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Michael (Mike) David McHorse passed from his earthly home to his eternal reward Sunday, November 3, 2019. Mike is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Elaine; daughters, Emily Harville and husband Peter of Fort Worth, Texas and Jennifer Bayer of Euless, Texas; grandsons, Trey Davis, Matthew Bayer, Zach Bayer, and Nick Childers; granddaughters, Alisa Davis, Lexi Childers, and Maddi Childers; three great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Sanges of Sherwood Shores, Texas; brother-in-law, Larry West of Lewisville, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are planned for 2 p.m. Friday, November 8 at the First United Methodist Church in Gainesville, Texas. Pallbearers are Jeff Christiansen, Eric Christiansen, Trey Davis, Nick Childers, Keith West, Robby Sanges, Derrick Martin, and Peter Harville. Honorary bearers are Stewart Ranch friends and the Fried Pie group.
Mike was born October 31, 1945, in Mineral Wells, Texas to RB and Virginia Nix McHorse. He spent his entire childhood in Coleman, Texas and graduated from Coleman High School in 1964. Upon graduation he proudly attended Texas A&M University where he earned a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He also held a profession engineer certificate in the State of Texas. Having that Aggie ring meant much to him, and he wore it proudly.
He retired in 2010 from The Okonite Company where he began his career as a salesman. Not one to stand back, he was soon promoted to district sales manager, a job he loved. One of his greatest accomplishments was assisting with the massive engineering for the electrical wire and cable utilized in the nuclear power plant in Glen Rose, Texas. He loved challenges that stretched his mind and energy.
Of all his accomplishments, he loved the titles of Dad, Grandpa, and Poppa the most. Mike had the capacity to love those around him and teach them even when he was not trying.
As a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mike held many positions during his 30+ years of members. He served on the Cooke County Appraisal Board, Cooke County Appraisal Review Board, and was a founding member of the Medal of Honor Host City Program where he served as the second president of the organization. Patriotism meant much to him, and he continued to serve in the MOH program until his death. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Michael David McHorse, Jr. and Chad Reed; and brother, Bill McHorse.
A man of few words, but a man with a heart of gold are words that can be used to describe Mike. He loved life, family, God, friends, the great outdoors, and home.
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George J. Carroll
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McHorse was included in his obituary.
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