Keith Douglas Horton, age 59, of Huntingburg
Keith Douglas Horton, age 59, of Huntingburg, passed away at 6:22 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2024,
at University of Louisville Health - Jewish Hospital in Louisville, where he was an organ donor.
He was born June 20, 1964, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Douglas and Ruth (Sweeney) Horton;
and married Sandra Lynn Blessinger on June 25, 1994. Keith was a heavy equipment operator for IUOE
Local 181 as a member of Indiana Union of Operating Engineers. He was a member of Redemption
Christian Church, where he and Sandy were baptized in 2018. Keith loved anything with a motor and
was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, Southridge Raider Football and spending time
with friends and family, especially his grandkids. Keith loved to lend a helping hand to others, his smile
lit up a room and he was always making everyone laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Horton of Huntingburg, IN; children, Brittany (Derek) Tarrh of
Louisville, KY, Keshia and Nicaya Reller, both of Louisville, KY and Matthew Hutchins of Lebanon, KY;
grandchildren, O’Ryan Curry of Huntingburg, IN, Kenedy, Ava, Amelia and O’Zius Reller, all of Louisville,
KY and Marlo Tarrh of Louisville, KY; parents, Douglas and Ruth Horton of Owensboro, KY; sister, Kathy
Morton of Owensboro, KY; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life for Keith Horton will be held at 6:00 p.m., E.D.T., Thursday, May 23, 2024,
at Redemption Christian Church, 1450 Energy Drive, Jasper, IN 47546. Pastor Darrel Land will officiate
the service.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m., E.D.T., on Thursday, prior to the service at
Redemption Christian Church in Jasper. Nass & Son Funeral Home in Huntingburg has been entrusted
with handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Redemption Christian
Church.
Condolences may be shared online at: www.nassandson.com