- Date Of Birth: November 30, 1940
- Date Of Death: March 13, 2019
- State: Colorado
As the script of a new family book begins, the pages are empty until the cycle of life begins. Within those pages holds the joy’s and pains of our life’s experiences and so we are gathered here today to celebrate the life of the MAN Howard Bradly Horton, Sr.
On November 30, 1940, God presented Howard “Snooky” Bradly Horton, Sr. unto his parents, father Gail William Ben Horton, Jr. and mother Agnes Marie Marshall. Snooky was the 5th child born of 9 total children, the firstborn child was Buddy Horton, followed by Richard Horton, Dorothy Grant, Juanita Smith, Joyce Wilson, Sharon Lyles, Patricia Beard, and the youngest of the children Russell Horton, Sr.
As a child, Snooky and his siblings were raised in the open spaces of colorful Colorado with a deep love of nature and outdoor experiences. They were given a good foundation of freedom to run and enjoy the landscapes of Gods marvelous creation. As children Snooky and his sibling were blessed to live by a river and be raised around an abundance of animals like goats, sheeps, chickens, and a goose names Cecil who loved the children’s father Gail.
Snooky received his education in Denver Public Schools. Back in those times people of color faced many challenges and for a young man of color Snooky faced many obstacles while trying to obtain his diploma. But through it all he persevered and graduated from West High School.
On July 27, 1968, Snooky married the love of his life Christine Clark (Trina) and into their home were seven children Stacy, Big Robert, Craig, Little Robert, Russell, Howard, Jr., and his precious daughter Debbie. He was a special man of love, generosity, and through many hours of patience and trials he raised his children into adulthood with a big heart of kindness. Snooky was also the proud grandfather of two handsome grandsons Craig Caston, Jr., and Cullen Caston and one beautiful granddaughter named Cullena Caston all whom he loved dearly.
Snooky was a wonderful man with a humorous spirit who brought joy to all who knew him. Of course, in his youthful life he was a little wild and mischievous. But in adulthood he was a good dedicated father and husband that loved his family. He paid close attention to his one and only daughter Debbie whom he protected and sheltered. He always prayed for his children, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
