Scholarship for students suffering parental loss created as a memorial to Trevor Hornsby, an MTSU alumnus and greatgrandson of a baseball legend by Brian Delaney
In the heart of middle Tennessee, the legacy of Trevor William Hornsby (’15) lives on. More than just a son, a husband, a father, or a brother, he was a beacon of love, commitment, and compassion for all who knew him. In the wake of his death last fall, his family, friends, and Blue Raider community have come together to eternalize his memory in the most touching of ways: by paving the path for others in his name. The Trevor Hornsby Memorial Scholarship Fund at MTSU uniquely provides support for students who have experienced the loss of a parent. Trevor left a young family behind, and his widow said she wanted to assist families who faced similar situations. “The impact of a father on children’s lives is huge. With Trevor not being here, he can still help another family and step into a place where he could help somebody,” said Taylor Adams Hornsby (’15), his high school and college sweetheart and mother of their sons, Liam, 4, and Brooks, 2.
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True Blue Through and Through Growing up in Murfreesboro, Trevor had a family with strong ties to MTSU, as many are proud alumni. Parents Brad (’78) and Karen (’79) Hornsby raised Trevor, twin brother Austin, and their other siblings, Aubrey, Allyson (’10), and “unofficial brother” Steve Carstensen, with unwavering devotion. As he grew, Trevor's love for sports developed, particularly for St. Louis Cardinals baseball as the great-grandson of Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby. He excelled on fields of play himself, contributing to state championships in 2008 for the Oakland High School football team and the Murfreesboro Strikers ’92 soccer squad. Trevor also was a scholar and earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from MTSU in 2015. For nearly 10 years, he served National HealthCare Corp. in Murfreesboro, rising to the role of regional accountant. His greatest joy came from his family. Introduced to Taylor by sister Allyson, Trevor met his soulmate at age 15. Their