Keith Irvin Horton

Keith Irvin Horton obituary, Rock Hill, SC

Keith Irvin Horton

Keith Horton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greene Funeral Home - Northwest Chapel on May 5, 2025.

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Mr. Keith Irvin Horton, 71, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 in Charlotte, NC.
Keith was the son of the late Ralph William Horton and Mary Virginia Lavender Horton. He was a graduate of Rock Hill High School and Mars Hills University. Keith was the founder of Plating Parts, LLC where he continued to work until his death. He especially enjoyed boating and working on old cars.
Keith is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kaija R. Alers and his brother, Col. W. San Horton, Ph.D.,(Barbara) of Rapid City, South Dakota.
The family will visit prior to the service from 12:30-1:45 pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm in the Chapel with burial following in Laurelwood Cemetery.
Condolences may be made to the Horton family at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

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Sherri Nalley

May 30, 2025

I saw your obituary too late and I wish I had known. You were a constant in my life for 17 + years as your employee and friend. You made me laugh so much and I for one hate that I will never get to talk to you again or share our wits. Miss you Keith! Sherri

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