Markel Lee Horsley Sr., 59, of Garrison, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on March 17, 1967, a son of the late James and Ruby Stone Horsley.
Markel was a family man who loved spending time with his three grandchildren, Myla, Addie, and Bruce, and his great-niece, Paisley. He was an avid junker and enjoyed working on lawnmowers and his side-by-side. He also loved spoiling his dog, Sassy.
Survivors include one daughter, Cassondra Horsley (Gage Andress) of Radcliff; one son, Markel Lee Horsley Jr. (Sierra Walker) of Tollesboro; four sisters, Lillie Horsley and Linda Horsley of Vanceburg, Ruth (Leroy) Rister of Greenup, and Elizabeth Rister of Garrison; three grandchildren; a close friend, Chris Cletus Cooper; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends who will sadly miss him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Laura (Tean) Horsley King and Tammy Vanhoose, and four brothers, Wendell Salvia, Jimmy Horsley, Bert “Hobo” Joe Horsley, and Randy Horsley.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at his home with Bro. Johnny Horsley officiating. Burial will follow in Horsley Family Cemetery.
Globe Family Funeral Chapel at Garrison is caring for arrangements.
Condolences may be sent at www.globefamilyfc.com.
