James Christopher Horner, 66, of Rock Springs passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2026, of a sudden illness at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.  He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 30 years.   

He was born August 9,1959 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of the late James Edward Horner and Eunice Eadie Horner.  

He attended schools in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and then transferred his senior year of high school to Austin, Texas with his family. He attended the University of Texas, receiving a mechanical and petroleum engineering degree.  He worked as an engineer in Alice, Texas, and took up wind surfing. He moved to Wyoming in the early 90s to work for Baker Hughes, Mountain Fuel, then consulting for the oil field. 

He loved riding and restoring trial motorcycles. A Toyota Supra, and Toyota Land Cruiser were also his favorite rides. He enjoyed Windsurfing on Corpus Christi Bay and Flaming Gorge. He also enjoyed alpine skiing, fishing, and golfing. He was an avid Texas Long Horn fan and enjoyed watching college sports. Hook’em Horns!  Most of all he loved his rescued German Shephard dogs of which he had several throughout his life. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. 

He is survived by his many friends who will cherish their memories of Jim and will miss his presence. 

He was preceded in death by his parents James, and Eunice, and one sister, Merry E. Horner. 

Cremation will take place; a celebration of life will be conducted at a later date. 

Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com.