Silas William Horton, Jr., 31, of Taneytown, Maryland died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster as the result of a heart condition that he had since his teen years. Born June 12, 1982 in Westminster, he is survived by his father, Silas W. Horton, Sr., wife Debra, and step-brother Devin of Westminster, and his mother, Rhonda Sondericker and husband Bert of Taneytown.
Silas worked in construction and was the owner of Modern Home Services, LLC in Taneytown. He was a member of Eagles Aerie 2226 in Littlestown, PA. He enjoyed working out at the gym, shooting pool, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Silas loved working on his Chevy pick-up, and he loved life. His life philosophy was, “You should try everything at least once.”
Surviving in addition to his parents, step-parents, and step-brother, are several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also remembered by his best friend, Lainey Anderson, and her parents, Doug and Laurie Anderson all of Westminster. He was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Clyde and Lacy Willis, and paternal grandparents, Silas Horton and Alice Louise Whitacre.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 19 at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St, Taneytown, MD with Chaplain Laurie Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Baust Church Cemetery in Tyrone. The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral home and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Monday.
Memorial contributions to help defray funeral expenses may be made to Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD, 21787.
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Silas worked in construction and was the owner of Modern Home Services, LLC in Taneytown. He was a member of Eagles Aerie 2226 in Littlestown, PA. He enjoyed working out at the gym, shooting pool, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. Silas loved working on his Chevy pick-up, and he loved life. His life philosophy was, “You should try everything at least once.”
Surviving in addition to his parents, step-parents, and step-brother, are several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also remembered by his best friend, Lainey Anderson, and her parents, Doug and Laurie Anderson all of Westminster. He was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Clyde and Lacy Willis, and paternal grandparents, Silas Horton and Alice Louise Whitacre.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 19 at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St, Taneytown, MD with Chaplain Laurie Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Baust Church Cemetery in Tyrone. The family will receive friends 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral home and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Monday.
Memorial contributions to help defray funeral expenses may be made to Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 136 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD, 21787.