Amos A Horton

Amos A. Horton, (The Chief), age 88 passed away on April 8, 2020 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He was born on October 21, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the loving father of Amos (Linda), Kurt (Susie), Susan (Jack) Townsend, and Jonathan (Sharon). Cherished grandfather to Becky (Jason), Robyn (John), Daniel (Kathryn), Jack (Vesna), Emily (James), David (Diana), Bradley, Jonathan, Brianna, Amanda, and Julianna. Dear great-grandfather to Jack, Isabella, Cooper, Brynn, Claire, Ruby, Amos, Max, McKenzie, Camille, Patrick, Charna, Tucker, Kasija, and Jack. Adored brother to Reginald (June). Predeceased by his wife Anna B. Horton, siblings Elizabeth, Audrey, Janet and his parents Amos and Selina.

Amos served in the United States Air Force from November 1951 to August 1955. Amos served as a Detroit Firefighter for 33 years until retiring in 1991 as Battalion Chief. His dedication to his country was nothing less than stellar and proud to say the least. It was never a surprise when “God Bless America” would be sung at any wedding or family event with him leading the way.

Amos married Anna Youngblood on December 29, 1956 and they shared 35 years of marriage together raising their four children. Amos’s overall passion was spending time with his family and friends. He had a personality that people gravitated to; often times leading to moments of laughter and lots of fun. He enjoyed spending time at his deer hunting camp in Gwinn and his property on Harsen’s Island for many years. Amos enjoyed cooking, grilling and the Detroit Tigers. The love he carried for his family was instrumental and was a testimony to the closeness endured with them throughout the years. He was very proud of his children, their accomplishments and of all his grandkids, and great grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions can be made to: https://tunnel2towers.org/donate/">The Steven Siller: Tunnel to Towers Foundation

This foundation supports our nation’s first responders and military heroes.

A Memorial Service will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 17017 East 12 Mile Rd., Roseville, MI 48066. Visitation will be held at the Church beginning at 9:30 am.