My friend.............

[Bob Wright]

I met Robert Horton at my church. We seemed to hit it off right away. He knew some old western songs, and would sort of sing a few bars to see if I could identify. He played "Home on the Range" at one of our Senior Saints luncheons. Not only that, but prompted me to sing it before our group.

His wife was in bad shape with Alzheimer's disease, and some time back she died. But Robert joined us, he called Nita "my bride", at our table at the luncheon. Back in January I sent him a subscription to True West magazine, for which he reimbursed me. But we compared notes on old west stuff, cattle drives, gunfights, what not. I invited him to have coffee with another friend and me on Friday mornings.

Robert died Monday at age 68.


Bob Wright

 

[Jeepnik]

Sorry for what you have lost. Close friends are often closer than family.

 

[arfmel]

Condolences to his family and other friends, and to you.

 

[eveled]

68 is far too young.

 

[graygun]

I'm 68...sorry for your loss.

 

[Mike J]

I am sorry for your loss.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Sad to hear about the loss of your friend...

 

[Poco Oso]

My condolences also Bob. Real friends are rare these days. I agree that 68 is too young. I'll turn 69 the 24th of this month, God willing.

 

[coach]

Good friends are hard to come by. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Colonialgirl]

Sorry to hear of the loss of a friend.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I assume you are not talking about Robert Horton the actor. I believe he was far older.

Regardless, I am sorry for the loss of your friend. That is very young to pass. That's the number I hit on my birthday this year. Hoping for 10-15 more year anyway.

 

[Critch]

I'm sorry about your friend...he sang with Brenda Patterson...how neat is that?

 

[wizofwas]

Sorry to hear about your friend. 68 is way too young for that to happen.