Harold Lewis Horr, Jr.

Harold Lewis “Shorty” Horr, Jr., 88, of Claysville, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Transitions Healthcare. He was born on September 28, 1930, in Washington, a son of the late Harold Lewis and Flossie King Horr. A veteran of the United States Navy, Mr. Horr served during the Korean War aboard the USS Jeffers, until his honorable discharge, with Rank of Fireman, on August 24, 1951.  For his service, he was awarded the Navy Occupation Service Medal. Mr. Horr was retired, following fifty years as a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineer Union Local 66. A member of American Legion Hunt-Kennedy Post 639, he was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Washington VFW, and the Elks Club. Harold enjoyed woodworking and going to auctions. On November 1, 2011, he married Betty J. Pettit, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Glenn (Susan) Horr, Karen (Henry) Briggs, and Donnie (Michelle) Horr; a sister, Bessie (David) Ranger; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several stepchildren; several nieces and nephews; several step grandchildren; and several step great grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers, Ronald and Donald Horr. Friends will be received on Friday, July 26, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2019, with Pastor Doug Bush officiating. Burial will follow in Mount View Cemetery, in Dallas, WV.