Keith Douglas Horton, 59, Huntingburg

Keith Douglas Horton, 59, of Huntingburg, passed away at 6:22 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2024, at the University of Louisville Health – Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was an organ donor.

He was born June 20, 1964, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Douglas and Ruth (Sweeney) Horton.

He 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; children, Brittany (Derek) Tarrh of Louisville, Ky. and Keshia and Nicaya Reller, both of Louisville, Ky., and Matthew Hutchins of Lebanon, Ky.; grandchildren, O’Ryan Curry of Huntingburg, 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 Ketih Horton will be held at 6:00 p.m. EDT 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 to 6:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, before 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.