Roger Horsley

Roger S. Horsley, 66, of West Liberty, Ohio, went to be with the Lord and his beloved dog Samantha at 2:34 A.M. Friday, February 8, 2013 at his home. He was born in Jackson County Ohio March 8, 1946, to the late Shirley and Ruth Salyers Horsley. Two brothers, Kenneth and Roland Horsley also preceded him in death.

On June 17, 1966, he married the former Diana Van Hoose and she survives.

He is also survived by his son Randy (Arlene) Horsley of West Liberty; a grandson Greyson Horsley; four sisters, Betty (Bob) Kunkle of Urbana, Ohio, Darlene (Carl) Jones of Urbana, Ellen Blair of West Liberty and Judy (Jim) Wayman of Urbana; two brothers, Ronnie (Lois) Horsley of Urbana and Jerry Horsley of Indian Lake, Ohio, and thirty seven nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Kenneth and Roland Horsley preceded him in death.

Roger worked as a machinist for thirty years at the former Kelsey-Hayes in Springfield, Ohio. He had a passion for muscle cars, attending car shows and following NASCAR.

Calling hours are Monday, February 11, 2013 from 4 to 7 P.M. at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in West Liberty. Pastor Kenny Cordell will officiate the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery in West Liberty.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300 Jacksonville, Fla 32256

The funeral arrangements were handled by the staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in West Liberty.