Duane Edward Horton

December 21, 1968 - January 6, 2018

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Duane Edward Horton, 49, Republic, MO., passed away on January 6, 2018. He was born on December 21, 1968 in Somerville, NJ. Duane went to Central Christian College of the Bible. He was also in the Missouri Army National Guard. Duane was an Assistant Manager/ Wal-Mart. Duane married Holly (Cramer) on November 4, 2011 in Camdenton, MO. Duane was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, (3)National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism-Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism-Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal Bronze Hourglass w/ M Device, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Missouri National Guard Commendation Ribbon, (2)Missouri National Guard Long Service Ribbons, Missouri Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon, Missouri State Emergency Duty Ribbons, Missouri National Guard Active Duty and Basic Training Ribbon.

Duane was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Horton. He is survived by his wife Holly, children, Wyatt Alexander Cramer, Caleb Andrew Horton also his mother at home. Brothers, Mike, Stanley and Kevin Horton, sisters Cindy Dunham, Karen Williams, mother-in-law Linda Cramer as well as large extended family.

Visitation will be on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South from 6 to 8 pm. Services will be on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1:00 pm. with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Standardbred Retirement Foundation. WWW.adoptahorse.org or Wounded Warrior project support. WWW. Woundedwarriorproject.org

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SFC Horton was always pushing me to be better. Even now I'm sitting here behind a desk thinking of how I can be better at what I do. He's a good man, a good friend and a good listening ear. Thanks for the support Duane.

Your infectious smile and kind spirit is missed.

I never worked derictly with Duane. He always smiled, said hello, was willing to stop and answer questions. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rhonda Breuklander (electronics)

We work with Duane at Walmart 815. He was one of the best asst. Manager we had. He was always fair, easy to talk to, and was a good mentor. He will be greatly missed.

I remember Duane as a kind person. He spent time in the Library and was studious. So sorry for loss.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I came to the USA from Australia in 1991 to attend Central Christian College. The first person i met at college was Duane. We became roommates and attended classes together. We had are ups and downs as roommates do but Duane was a good and faithful friend. We discussed and debated theology and talked way into the night about life. After college i returned back to Australia and lost contact with Duane. When i heard the news of his passing i was shocked and saddened by such a great loss. But heaven has received him and God has welcomed him into eternal rest. I'll always remember the good times we had mate and my prayers are with all your family and loved ones. RIP Duane.

My heart is beyond sad hearing about Duane. I was in complete shock when I heard the news. He was such a funny, caring person who loved the Lord and his family/friends. I am sending my deepest sympathies, prayers, and love. May the Lord comfort and bring peace and healing.

So sorry for your loss worked with Duane at store 815 very hard worker and very good man will sadly be missed by all.

When to school with Duane. He was a great guy. Always had a smile and knew how to make you smile too even when you didn't feel like it. Rest in Peace my friend.

Duane Horton was just an amazingly awesome person to be around, he was always smiling and you could just simply tell that he cared for everyone he met or knew. He would listen when you needed someone to listen to you and would give advice when you wanted it. You could tell there was something special about him just by the way that he treated people, he was always concerned about the people he was around. At first I did not know what it was about him that was different but I figured out pretty quickly it was his faith and that he let the light of Jesus shine through him. He will be missed by so many people. Duane Horton I will miss seeing your smiling face around. To Duane's wife, son, family, and friends I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers during this tough time.

1986 Camdenton Graduate, former Wal-Mart employee, and Facebook Friend. My daughter is a Marine Vet. and he was there when I was missing my daughter when she left for basic training. He will be missed by many.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

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