- Date Of Birth: November 9, 1946
- Date Of Death: May 3, 2016
- State: Colorado
Howard Phillip Horton, 69, born on November 9th , 1946 to Luther “Buster” Horton & Phyllis Horn Horton in Silverton Colorado, passed away on May 3, 2016 at his home with his wife and family by his side.
Howard proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 and was honorably discharged.
He returned to Montrose, Colorado and met and married his friend and wife of 44 years Bobbye (Gauthreaux) Horton in 1973.
He is survived by his Daughter Charlotte Balerio (Lawrence Balerio) of Grand Junction, Son Howard “Chito” Horton (Megan Quirk) of Bailey, Colorado. He has 6 grandchildren, Zane Balerio, Mya Balerio, Lawrence Balerio Jr, Lauren Balerio, Elia & Lila Quirk-Horton and one great grandson Alex Martinez. Howard loved and respected the outdoors where he spent much of his life hunting, fishing, camping and hiking.