Richard J Horton

He was born on June 6, 1949, in Bellows Falls, VT, to Joseph and Hattie (Parker) Horton. He moved to Keene in 1964. He was a 1967 graduate of Keene High School. He was formerly employed by Sprague & Carleton, Kingsbury’s, Melanson’s and Timken.

He was a NASCAR fan, and played on the Kingsbury’s softball and broomball teams. And, he was a volunteer with the Richmond and Meadowood Volunteer Fire Departments. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose.

He is survived by two sons: Bruce Higley and his wife Karen of Kentucky and David Horton of Keene; three daughters: Ronda Catron and her husband Chris of SC, Tara Roderick of Winchester and Karena Cullop and her husband Donnie of VA; two sisters: Lillian Turner of Bellows Falls and Joyce Gay of Gaugeville, VT., as well as 9 grandchildren.

Services will be held Wednesday at the Fletcher Funeral Home at 10 AM. Calling Hours will be held Tuesday evening from 6 pm until 8 pm. Burial will follow the services at the Saxtons River Cemetery in Saxtons River, VT.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mr. Horton’s name to Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services (www.hcsservices.org), 312 Marlboro St., Keene, NH 03431

Fletcher Funeral Home & Cremation Services (www.fletcherfuneralhome.com), 33 Marlboro Street, Keene is in charge of the arrangements.