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Brian Horst, 45, was power-washing house when he lost footing, according to his father
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
By DAVID FERRARA
Staff Reporter
Longtime Mobile real estate broker Brian Keith Horst died after he fell from the roof of his Daphne home, his father said Monday.
Horst had power-washed his house on Lake Circle in the early afternoon and climbed onto the roof to wash a dormer, according to his father, E. Kent Horst of Mobile.
Brian Horst, 45, lost his footing on the roof when the water spilled down the steep slope, and he fell about 20 feet, his father said.
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A neighbor found Horst in his yard at about 3:30 p.m. Friday, but it was not clear how long he had been hurt.
Emergency workers rushed Horst to Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, and he was later taken to the University of South Alabama Medical
Center, where he was pronounced dead about four hours after he was found.
Even in the final moments of Horst's life, his father said, he was upbeat. Even though he had several broken bones and a multitude of internal injuries, his father added, Horst never griped about the pain, and even joked with family.
"In the terrible, critical condition he was in, he still had his sense of humor," E. Kent Horst said.
A 1981 graduate of Davidson High School, Horst earned a bachelor's degree in business from the University of South Alabama and later founded and operated Horst Gulf Coast Properties Inc.
Mary Mason, who had worked with Horst for about three years, called him a "very good boss" who was always looking for ways to expand his business.
"He was very good to help us in any way that he could to make us successful," Mason said.
Horst's father said his son loved to spend time with his family, especially his children, Gabrielle, 12, and Garland, 9, whom he coached in sports.
Ed Dismukes, who coached little league baseball in the Spanish Fort Sports Association with Horst, called him an "easygoing, nice guy — somebody you wouldn't mind having coach your kids."
Horst's father said he believes his son is in a better place, but he's going to miss him.
"It's going to leave a hole in my heart for the rest of my life," E. Kent Horst said. "He was my buddy."
Family members were preparing for funeral services today and Wednesday in Spanish Fort. Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Spanish Fort United Methodist Church, and a funeral is set for 2 p.m. Wednes day. Horst will be buried at Mobile Memorial Gardens.
Along with his father and his children, he is survived by his mother, Velma; brothers Mike Horst and Gregory Horst; and a sister, Julie Horst-Brannon.
Brian Horst, 45, was power-washing house when he lost footing, according to his father
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
By DAVID FERRARA
Staff Reporter
Longtime Mobile real estate broker Brian Keith Horst died after he fell from the roof of his Daphne home, his father said Monday.
Horst had power-washed his house on Lake Circle in the early afternoon and climbed onto the roof to wash a dormer, according to his father, E. Kent Horst of Mobile.
Brian Horst, 45, lost his footing on the roof when the water spilled down the steep slope, and he fell about 20 feet, his father said.
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A neighbor found Horst in his yard at about 3:30 p.m. Friday, but it was not clear how long he had been hurt.
Emergency workers rushed Horst to Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, and he was later taken to the University of South Alabama Medical
Center, where he was pronounced dead about four hours after he was found.
Even in the final moments of Horst's life, his father said, he was upbeat. Even though he had several broken bones and a multitude of internal injuries, his father added, Horst never griped about the pain, and even joked with family.
"In the terrible, critical condition he was in, he still had his sense of humor," E. Kent Horst said.
A 1981 graduate of Davidson High School, Horst earned a bachelor's degree in business from the University of South Alabama and later founded and operated Horst Gulf Coast Properties Inc.
Mary Mason, who had worked with Horst for about three years, called him a "very good boss" who was always looking for ways to expand his business.
"He was very good to help us in any way that he could to make us successful," Mason said.
Horst's father said his son loved to spend time with his family, especially his children, Gabrielle, 12, and Garland, 9, whom he coached in sports.
Ed Dismukes, who coached little league baseball in the Spanish Fort Sports Association with Horst, called him an "easygoing, nice guy — somebody you wouldn't mind having coach your kids."
Horst's father said he believes his son is in a better place, but he's going to miss him.
"It's going to leave a hole in my heart for the rest of my life," E. Kent Horst said. "He was my buddy."
Family members were preparing for funeral services today and Wednesday in Spanish Fort. Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Spanish Fort United Methodist Church, and a funeral is set for 2 p.m. Wednes day. Horst will be buried at Mobile Memorial Gardens.
Along with his father and his children, he is survived by his mother, Velma; brothers Mike Horst and Gregory Horst; and a sister, Julie Horst-Brannon.
