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Melvin Clyde Horton Jr.

1965 - 2019

Melvin Clyde Horton Jr. obituary, 1965-2019, Cayce, SC

BORN

1965

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Mcalister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - West Columbia

200 State Street

West Columbia, South Carolina

Melvin Horton Obituary

Melvin Clyde Horton, Jr. CAYCE - Melvin Clyde Horton, Jr., 54, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. He was born June 24, 1965, in Columbia to Julia Aiken and the late Melvin Clyde Horton, Sr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Caroline; sister, Dawn; many pets; and friends beyond measure. Clyde served in the South Carolina Highway Patrol, was an avid animal lover, auto enthusiast, and never met a stranger. Clyde was a member of the CWC Masons, Iron Warriors MC, and owned Shooters Grill & Pub. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, 200 State St, West Columbia, SC, with burial to follow in Southland Memorial Gardens, 700 W Dunbar Rd, West Columbia, SC. Memorial contributions may be made to SC Troopers Association, 4961 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.

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Published by The State on Jul. 4, 2019.

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Dana Whetstone

July 5, 2019

Clyde always made me giggle. Was truly an amazing soul,I only have the best memories of him and his laugh. He will be dearly missed. It's never good bye...... until we meet again my sweet friend, rest.

John Able

July 5, 2019

My heartfelt condolences go out to Clyde's family. I will surely miss the presence of my friend, a truly loveable and kind person. I will never forget his kindness. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain. May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.
John Able

July 5, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss please find comfort in the words at Act 24:15.
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Pat

July 4, 2019

I am very sorry for your loss. I hope your hearts are filled with loving memories and may you find comfort in knowing that God will bind up the broken-hearted and comfort those who mourn. Isa. 61:1,2

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12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Mcalister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - West Columbia

200 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169

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