He was employed with Bootz Plumbing for 22 years and PSC Fabricating for nine years. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchild. He was a long-time St. Louis Cardinal fan.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mildred (Diese) Horton; and brothers, Clarence and Donald Horton.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen Horton of Evansville; son, Robert "Bobby" A. (Tracey) Horton of Evansville; daughter, Lori (David) Dimmett of Evansville; grandchildren, David Michael Dimmett, Blake Andrew Horton, Haley Michelle Dimmett and Madison Nicole Horton; great-grandson, Parker Andrew Horton; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Pastor Tracy Gorman, with entombment in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
