Horace Washington was born on September 11, 1946, the only son to the late Samuel Nelson and Eddie Pannell Washington.

He received his formative education in Bellville and Brenham public schools and graduated from Pickard High School in Brenham, TX in 1964. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Prairie View A & M University in 1968 and a Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration from East Texas State University now known as Texas A&M University at Commerce. After completion of his college career he served in the Air Force National Guard.

As an educator, Horace had over 30 years of service with the Dallas Independent School District. He taught Science at South Oak Cliff High School from 1969-1971 and Justin F. Kimball High School from 1971-1985. He was one of the first black educators at Justin F. Kimball High School during desegregation. He also served as coordinator for Mountain View College Adult Education Program held at Kimball High School.

He later became an administrator serving the district as an assistant principal at the High School of Health Professions. At the Health Magnet High School, he provided leadership for students that were planning to go into the health and medical field. He served as Principal at Thomas A. Edison Learning Center and established a mentoring program for at risk minority students in West Dallas. This program helped improve discipline, the dropout rate and academic achievement. He retired as Principal of the School of Health Professions at the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center in 2000.

Horace touched the lives of many youth and was the recipient of numerous honors, awards and commendations for his dedicated work and many years of service.

Horace was an active member of the Good Street Baptist Church. He served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, member of male chorus and served on the Board of Trustees.

He leaves to cherish his memory: loving and devoted wife of 48 years, Deloris R. Washington, daughters, Kimberly Washington and Yolanda Washington Crook, Brandon and his granddaughter, pride and joy Kassidy Crook. Special relatives: Roger Rosaya, Raymond Johnson, Sheila Pannell and Jeremiah Pannell, Charles Dupree and the entire Rosaya Family in Louisiana that he loved so dearly. Along with a host of relatives in California, Dallas and Brenham, TX, friends from Prairie View Alumni, the Dupree Family and his loving church family and friends.