Eric Horwill

[Simon Rogers]

I am sorry to inform you that Stourbridge Chess Club stalwart Eric Horwill passed away at home on 11th October 2025, at the age of 92.
Eric first joined Stourbridge Chess Club in 1946. Throughout his life he worked tirelessly to support the club, having served as club president and captained numerous teams.
Earlier in 2025, Eric was presented the Jim Friar trophy in recognition of his contributions to chess in Worcestershire. He played over a 50 year period for county teams both over-the-board and by correspondence.
Outside chess, Eric was an international race walker and to celebrate the 25th Dudley chess exchange with Bremen in Germany, Eric walked from Dudley to Bremen.
The funeral took place on Monday 17th November 2025 at Stourbridge Crematorium.
RIP

[John Townsend]

Born second quarter of 1933, in registration district of Wolverhampton.

BSc. 1954, University of Birmingham.