Horace Brooks Horton, Jr., 80, of Waco, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013. Cremation entrusted to Lake Shore Funeral Home. A Memorial Service in his honor will be held at 1pm, Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Woodway United Methodist Church, 21000 Woodway Drive, Woodway, 76712.
Horace was born June 12, 1933 to Bernice (Brite) and Horace B. Horton, Sr. in Waco. Later in life, Horace joined the United States Army, and was stationed out of Ft. Hood from 1953 to 1956, and later served two years in Germany as a Sergeant. On March 10th, 1956, he married his high school sweetheart, Billy Marie Bowden, and together they had two children. Horace was later employed by Lehigh Atlas Cement, and retired from there after 42 years of service. Horace enjoyed woodworking, hunting with his son, grilling on his barbecue, and being surrounded by his loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Francis Rosser; and brother, Charles Horton.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Billy Marie Horton; daughter, Cindy Halve; son, Joey Horton and wife, Teresa; four grandchildren, Katrina Halve, Leslie McDonald and husband, Andrew, Ashley Horton, and Emily Horton; three great-grandchildren, Reese Rosado, Janie McDonald, and Andrew McDonald, Jr.; two sisters. Dorothy Wilcox and husband, Raymond Dan, and Diane Gates and husband, Bill.
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We were blessed to have been neighbors of Horace and Billie. Horace was a treasured friend with whom I shared both work and war stories. I never heard a bad word or thought flow from his tongue. He, Tom Leidich and I had season tickets to the Baylor basketball teams, sitting side by side and driving to the games together. I will miss him, but always knowing that he has entered a better place.
In Christ,
Cecil
So sorry for your loss
I know he will be greatly missed. Jamie and I will keep you and your fsmily in our prayers.
Let me know if I can do anything for you.
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Horace will always be in my heart. All of you are in our prayers. Horace was a wonderful man. Talana & I are so sorry.
Joey and family. May your heart & soul find peace and comfort during this time.
To Dorothy and Diane, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and unbelievable close to your loss of Charlie. My prayers are with you all at this time and may God’s peace be yours.
RIP Uncle Horace. Aunt Billy I am so sorry for your loss. He was a Great Uncle. My prayers are with you, Joey and Cindy.
Billy, Cindy and Joey, I am saddened to hear of Horace’s passing. Horace was a wonderful man and I am blessed to have known him. May God be with you during this time and provide you with strength, peace and comfort.
Dear Cindy and family, I am so sorry for your loss! I know how hard it is, I lost my dad last week. I have many great memories of fun times with your family.
Although I do not know Mr. Horton personally, I do know Joey Horton and wanted to relay my condolences and prayers to the family. I know that if Joey is anything like his father, that Mr. Horton was a good man.
My condolences to Betty, Dorothy, and Diane and children in the passing of Horace. Praying that God will wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace.