Howard Franklin Horrocks, 78, of Payson, Utah, passed away on May 8, 2020 in his home. Howard was born on March 6, 1942 in Salem, Utah to LeRoy DeMont and Ida Orthella Durrant Horrocks. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He also graduated from Trade Tech in Provo.

He married Janice Fae Brunson and they were married for over 50 years before her passing on May 16, 2019. Together they had 8 children.

Howard worked and retired from Hill Airforce Base. He also owned and operated his own TV repair shop. He enjoyed camping, fishing, the outdoors and watching old westerns. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Howard is survived by his children Cathy, Troy, JaeLin, Shawn, Brennan White, and Ashlyn, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings Hilda and Orthella. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Warren Brunson and his two sons, Chris and Kurtis Brunson who also helped take care of Howard.

He was preceded in death by his wife Janice, daughter Debra, son Blaine, parents Ida Orthella and LeRoy DeMont Horrocks, sister Devona and brother DeMont.

A private family graveside will be held.