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Bobby Horton Obituary
Bobby E. Horton, Jr., 56, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014. He was the son of Priscilla Dedeaux Horton and Bobby E. Horton, Sr. He was born in Erie on August 13, 1958.
He was preceded in death by a brother Darryl A. Horton, a sister Monique Goudy, grandparents Ada and Percy E. Horton, Rosie Lee Qualls and James T. Dedeaux, and an Aunt Joyce Qualls.
Survivors include sons Jason R. Goshay (Annie), Andrias Horton (Rachel), grandsons Dominek Goshay, Kameron Goshay, Andrias A. Horton Jr., sisters Aliyya Horton, Angela Nevins, Jacqueline Burrows, Diane and Deborah Cole, Rachelle Wilson, brothers Tony Goudy, Marcus Amos, Clarence Hamilton, Kevin Barnes, Julian Fowler and Hardy Goudy and a nephew he helped raise Julian D. Moore, best friends Tina Austin and Jimmy Crockett, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Morning Star Baptist Church, 327 E. 23 St., on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 3 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Horton
JOANN HORTON
December 3, 2024
I miss your smile every day! LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!
Aunt Joann Horton
JOANN HORTON
December 3, 2021
I miss you so much I will forever Love and remember your smile!
tina and chris lewis
December 15, 2014
words cant express how I feel right now. bobby was like my brother,he joked and smiled all the time, he will be missed, mom and aliyya and all the Horton family you are in my prayers
CAMERON MCCULLUM
December 14, 2014
THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR ME AND BEING A GREAT MENTOR.YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!!
Lynn Johnson
December 14, 2014
Miss my fellow Cowboy die-hard, percussionist and friend who got on my nerves thinking he could cook better than me.
Andrias Horton
December 12, 2014
Love you Dad, you will be truly missed, and I know you will be watching over me and your grandkids
love you cousin.
char qualls
December 12, 2014
Rest now big cousin, I will miss you until we meet again on the other side.
JOANN HORTON
December 12, 2014
WE LOVE YOU! ALL YOUR AUNTS SUZANN, JANE, JOANN, AND UCLES JAMES, CECIL AND PERCY JR. YOU WERE MORE LIKE OUR LITTLE BROTHER, LOVE IS EVERLASTING!
Shirley Jones-Hill
December 12, 2014
I pray God will comfort you all during this difficult time. Bobby and I grew up together. He was my classmate in middle & high school and we had a good friendship. I hadn't seen him in years, but he was a beautiful person and a sharp dresser. RIP my friend.
HENRETTA POLK
December 11, 2014
RIP - BOBBY - YOUR AT PEACE NOW...GOD BLESS
Daria Fitzgerald
December 11, 2014
from your friends from Pittsburgh; Billy and I want to said that in the little time that we met and gotten to know each other you were such a hospitable person. may you rest in peace. you will be missed!
Celia Tolbert
December 11, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 11, 2014
You were more like a younger brother , I will love and miss you always. Rest in Peace. Love Suzann
December 10, 2014
December 10, 2014
Danni
December 10, 2014
I just want to say that u were truly a man that makes things happen and to that i smile everyday.Take care and remember what we talked about. I miss u
FRIENDS FROM PITTSBURGH PA
December 10, 2014
REST IN PEACE BOBBY. WE LOVE YOU
JOANN HORTON
December 10, 2014
I will always Love you, rest in perfect peace!
Loretta Ritchie
December 10, 2014
To the Horton family Bobby will be missed for his kindness ,his smile,and for his all around being a good person.Never forgotten .May God grant you peace.Ny deepest condolences.
Loretta Ritchie
December 10, 2014
To the Horton family Bobby will be missed for his kindness ,his smile,and for his all around being a good person.Never forgotten .May God grant you peace.My deepest condolences.
Denise Pope
December 10, 2014
To the Horton Family and Siblings of Bobby Jr.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bobby will be truly missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Charon Battles
December 10, 2014
As the Founding Director of the Erie Bayfront Dance Company (formerly the Erie Bayfront Ballet) I regard Bobby as a friend and a consummate professional. He wasn't afraid to step out of his comfort zone if it meant he would grow as a performer which made working with him a joy. I will miss most his beaming smile and wit. He was viewed by the company members as the “big brother”. Several years ago I had the opportunity to reminisce with Bobby about the company's formative years a conversation I will cherish always. Thank you Bobby for all that you sacrificed to enrich the lives of many, you will be greatly missed.
Renae Hicks
December 10, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Mattina Austin
December 9, 2014
To the Horton Family, as you know Bobby was truly my best friend, my heart is completely broken. I am glad to have so many good memories of him. My sincerest sympathy go out to his entire family.
Love Always, Best Friend, Tina Austin
Pamella Ford
December 9, 2014
My prayers go out to Jason, and The Horton family. Our father has you in his hands.
Angela Goshay
December 9, 2014
Prayers going out to the Horton Family. Rest in peace my special friend.
Frances Bowers
December 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers for the Horton family.God bless you.
Carla Mando
December 9, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Went to highschool with Bobby. He will be missed..
Karen Howard
December 9, 2014
To the family,
God continue to bless you all at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marcel and Karen Howard
JACKIE FORD
December 9, 2014
TO THE HORTON FAMILY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THIS LOSS. BOBBY WAS A BEAUTIFEUL PERSON HAD A SMILE WORTH A MILLION DOLLAR AND YOU WILL TRULY BE MISS. REST IN THE ARMS OF THE ANGELS.JACKIE FORD AND FAMILY
Helen Gamble-Johnson
December 9, 2014
My prayers and condolences to the entire Horton Family. May God bless and comfort you during this sorrowful time.
Percy Stepp
December 9, 2014
To the family ,believest that thou shall see him again ,be iincouraged in knowing. Where he is and who he is with, Jesus .
Bobby Horton * Erie PA Strong Vincent High School Class of 1977 * Rest in Peace
darryl makepeace
December 9, 2014
darryl makepeace
December 9, 2014
Cassandra mcadory
December 9, 2014
To the Horton family so sorry for your loss Bobby was a good. and kind soul will be missed!!!
Aliyya Horton
December 9, 2014
This is for my Mommy and Dad who lost another son .
Stephanie Carson
December 9, 2014
To The Family Members of Bobby Horton Jr.
From the Carson,Logan & Pinkston Families. Expressed condelences to you all in the transitioning of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Ms.Stephanie Carson
Natasha
December 9, 2014
Bobby had such an outgoing personality and sense of humor. He will be missed by many. To his family may the thoughts and prayers bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Ken Hammer
December 9, 2014
R.I.P.
Toni Goshay-Horton
December 9, 2014
Blessings and prayers to the family during your time of sorrow.
Ayrn Herron
December 9, 2014
Bobby was a great guy and friend and will be missed. He always has a smile on his face and a kind word to say. Jim and I regret not making more of an effort to stay in touch. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tony McLendon
December 9, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Martin Tate
December 9, 2014
To the Horton family my deepest condolences. I had the privledge of knowing and working with Bobby. He was a great guy and will be missed.
PAGE FAMILY
December 9, 2014
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Aliyya Horton
December 9, 2014
I really miss my big brother Bobby jr word's can't express how much I miss you and love you !! R.I.P. My big brother Bobby jr .
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