Eric-Horton-Obituary

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Eric D. Horton

Aug 4, 1970 - Sep 19, 2025

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Eric D. Horton entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 19, 2025 at  the age of 55. He was born on August 4, 1970 to Ms. Jessie Lee McGhee and Mr. AJ Horton, Jr. Eric was educated in the Jefferson Parish System. He was previously employed with King Kooker and Pellerin Milnor as a fabricator. Eric, affectionately known as "Buster", was highly skilled in welding and mechanic work, and was an all around fix-it-man.

Eric leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Jessie L. McGhee; father, AJ Horton, Jr. (Laura); daughter, Amiya D. Zeno; sons, Derric and Eric Wright; brothers, Richard L. Magee (Christen), Brian D. Horton (Cheryl), and Kenneth Horton; sister, Latrenda McGhee; 8 grandchildren; nieces, Kevinekia McGhee-Lyons, Jeprece Barritt, Brittany Lee-Zedlitz, and Kiara Horton; nephews, Richard Barritt (Demir), Andre Barritt, and Brian Horton, Jr.; also, a host of other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Rising Star Baptist Church, 1357 S. Laurel St., Metairie, LA, beginning at 11:00 am and ending at 1:00 pm. Arrangements entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home, 1812 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA.

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