Lermon Horton

Lermon E. Horton, 76, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Friday, Aug. 26, 2011.Lermon was noted as a premiere drummer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alberta Horton Bayne; and brother, Novell Horton.He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Horton, of Los Angeles; daughter Cheryl Horton, of Atlanta; grandson, Raymond Parker, Los Angeles; brothers, Robert Horton (Sheila) Los Angeles, Shannon Horton, Pomona, Calif.; sisters, Dorothy H. (Roland) Scruggs, Nashville, Doris Birch, Nashville, Veronica Hannah, Detroit, Mich.; also devoted and special friend, Bonnie Carroll, Los Angeles.Funeral services provided by McCormick Mortuary, 6355 Prairie Ave., Englewood, CA 90301, 310-792-7580.In lieu of flower, please send donations in care of Robert Horton.Courtesy announcement by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.