Cleveland L. Horton Sr.

CLEVELAND LOUIS HORTON, SR. was born on December 24, 1948 in Durham, North Carolina at 6:38 p.m. He was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 9, 2010. He was the very proud son of Luther Snipes and the late Arlelia Horton Collins. Cleveland, who was affectionately known as Botchie, was reared in West Baltimore under the very watchful eye of his grandmother, Notie Snipes along with his Dad. He was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. He later joined the United States Army in April 1967 and served for a tour of three years. He was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne and served as a paratrooper and a member of the Military Police command. While serving his country, he received several medals including the National Defense Service Medal, the Parachute Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Bronze Star. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, he became the proud father of a daughter, Lisa Horton. Horton, as he would become known, joined the Mass Transit Company and served not only as a Bus Driver, but would also become a Training Supervisor and then finally a dedicated Rail Supervisor. It was during this time that Cleveland developed a strong passion for driving. He would later drive for Hunt Valley Tours and Gunther Tours, as well as start his own limousine company, Q Limousine. After twenty-eight years, he retired from the MTA and started another successful business, Tuxedo Zone located at 3320 Eastern Avenue. He would meet Peggy, the true love of his life in August 1971 and they would wed on January 21, 1972. From this union, two children were born, a daughter Shawn and a son Cleveland II. Cleveland was a family oriented man who truly loved his family. He was a man who was willing to help anyone who needed or asked for help. He never felt he needed the limelight and he would offer assistance wherever he saw a need. He was the backbone for his family and was often sought out for his thoughtful advice. He would gladly give his advice but one would have to endure the lectures or sermons that visiting Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Most importantly, he enjoyed cheering his grandchildren on in their respective sports. Pop Pop would watch and teach their sideline coach. He also became known as the Horton Almanac, if one was lost they could call Cleveland and he would get them anywhere. If you wanted to get to a certain location he could tell you how many miles you would have to travel, what time you should arrive and where to look out for the police to avoid a speeding ticket. Cleveland accepted Christ and knew Christ to be his Savior. He is now at peace and happily enjoying those that have gone before him: his mother, Arlelia; stepfather, Fred Collins; father and mother-in-law, Warren and Fannie Glass; aunts, cousins, other relatives, friends and co-workers. His zest for life shall long be remembered by his loving wife, Peggy; his father and stepmother, Luther Snipes and Sarah Ellis; his devoted grandmother, Notie Snipes; his loving children, Lisa Horton, Shawn (Sema) Essien and Cleveland (LaTosha) Horton, II; his wonderful and caring grandchildren, Chelsea Horton, Lataijah Crawford, Kamil Essien, Cleveland Horton, III and Kori Essien; sister, Shane (Colin) Alleyne; brother, Kevin Newkirk; aunt, Mildred (Phil) Phillips; uncles, Dennis (Daphne) Snipes, Robert Collins, Roland (Emma) Collins, Charles (Pearl) Collins and Norris (Carolyn) Collins; brother-in-law, Warren (Vivian) Glass; sisters-in-law, Glenda and Jacqueline Glass; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Cleveland L. Horton Sr.

December 24, 1948 - October 10, 2010