Horace A. Decker

Horace A. Decker obituary, Dallastown, PA

Horace A. Decker

Horace Decker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc. - Dallastown on Jun. 20, 2024.
Horace A. Decker passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. "Decker" as he was known by most, was born on December 24, 1949 in York, PA. He was preceded in death by his father, Horace C. Decker and his mother, Doris (Honsermyer) Clements.
After graduating form York Vo Tech in 1969, Decker worked for H. S. Williams, Kinsley Construction and retired from Triboro Concrete.
His younger years were spent working on and racing his muscle car and playing softball for 'Violet Hill." Later in life he enjoyed classic cars, hunting and spending time at his cabin in Clinton County, PA.
He is survived by his companion, Patricia Brandt; daughter, Michelle Decker of York and his grandchildren, Megan and Alex Pflaum of York.
He was preceded in death by his son, Clinton Decker in 2020, and his sister Deborah Decker.
Following cremation, a private graveside service will be held by his family at Salem Union Cemetery.
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