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George Horrell Obituary

HORRELL George Melvin, 68, of Lexington, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. He was born December 28, 1945 in Lexington to the late Floyd E. and Katherine Short Horrell. He attended church at Athens, served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam War and retired from the Bluegrass Army Depot. Mr. Horrell graduated from Henry Clay High School in 1964 where he played baseball and football. He attended EKU and continued to be active in coaching and playing sports for decades. Surviving relatives include sons, Kevin and Craig Horrell; sister, Barbara H. Estes; three nieces and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Horrell and half brother, Floyd Horrell, Jr. Funeral services will be held 10:30am on Monday, March 24, 2014 at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer`s Association, Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205.

Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar. 24, 2014.

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George was one of the funniest people that I have ever known--and yes, he sure could dance. we will miss him at the HC 50th reunion this fall.

Sherrilyn Rice Medley

April 7, 2014

George was a good man and will be greatly missed.

Dawn Spivey

April 1, 2014

George will be missed he brought smiles to everyone he met. George sure will miss you the fiftieth will be a lot less laughter without you there. RIP Tony Durrum

Tony Durrum

March 28, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Harold Madden

March 27, 2014

Barbara, we were so sorry to read about your brother. Our sympathy to you and your family
Ron & Sonya Vittitoe

March 26, 2014

One of the truly GOOD GUYs! And, a great dancer! We'll miss him at the next HCHS reunion.

Jim Gard

March 25, 2014

What a wonderfully happy man George always was. He brightened the room when he entered, whether it was in the sports arena, the stage where he preformed, or on the dance floor! He always was able to bring smiles onto the faces of the rest of us. I was so saddened by the passing of this classmate and dear friend. He will remain with us in our hearts. Most fondly, Nancy Dorton Thoma, HC '64

March 25, 2014

Kevin and Craig, We did not know your dad has passed as we were out of town. We are so sorry and you have our prayers.

Arnold Coffey

March 25, 2014

George and I worked together at the depot for a few years. Was so sorry to hear of his passing. We loved talking sports, especially the Kentucky Wildcats. May God comfort his family.

George Gootee

March 25, 2014

One of the nicest people I ever met. So nice to me when I moved from Hazard my senior year. He could dance. RIP

Phil Copeland

March 24, 2014

Worked with George at the depot. He was a very nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Paula Butler

March 24, 2014

Kevin and Craig,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire family. From Joanne's (your moms) co-worker/friend.

Mary Emerson

March 24, 2014

Craig & Kevin,
May your Dad Rest in Peace.

JOHN HILER

March 24, 2014

George was one of my best buds from HS. Will miss him greatly. "Speedball" RIP

Robert Sirkle

March 24, 2014

Barbara, we just read George's obit at 10:45 today - at the same time as the funeral. We are so sorry we didn't know early enough to attend. Our prayers are with you and Kevin and Craig. God bless you.

Love, Sam and Carroll Halter

March 24, 2014

The finest all around athlete, I ever

played with and against. Teammate

Tommy McGurk

March 24, 2014

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