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Brian Horsley Obituary

BUCYRUS: Brian "Titz" Horsley, 38, of Bucyrus, died Friday, August 13, 2010 at his residence following a very brief battle with cancer.
He was born August 4, 1972 in Galion the son of Alfred D. Horsley, Sr. and Brenda (Mustard) Hill. Brian worked at Baja Boats, painted customized motorcycles and most recently had worked at Good Fence.
He was an excellent mechanic and painter. He enjoyed dirt bikes, four wheelers, was an avid NASCAR fan and follower of Ozzy Osbourne. "Titz" as known by all of his friends and family was also a "gamer" and enjoyed "wrenching" on cars.
He is survived by his mother, Brenda Hill; brothers and sisters, Alfred Donald Horsley, Jr. and wife Sheila, Peggy Claus, Danny Horsley and wife Carol, Portia Liles, Keith Horsley and wife Jeana, Chuck Horsley and wife Paula; step-brothers, Jimmy Hill and wife Melissa, Bobby Hill and wife Diana, Dennis Hill and wife Suzy; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.
Brian was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Horsley, Sr.; step-dad, Jim Hill; and two brothers-in-law, Jim Liles and Ralph Claus.
Calling hours will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 17 at Wise Funeral Service with a private graveside funeral to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to either Heartland Hospice or to the funeral home to help with expenses. To share a memory or leave an expression of sympathy, please visit: www.wisefuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Telegraph-Forum on Aug. 16, 2010.

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