Maurice Danelle Hough was born in Jackson, MS on May 21, 1977 to Bennett and Charlene Towers. Maurice was a kind and compassionate kid who loved playing in the dirt, running around the neighborhood and being a big brother to his beloved baby sisters Theresa Towers and Samantha Towers.

Maurice attended Jackson State University for 2 years before leaving Jackson, MS to find his place in the world. Maurice was a lifelong super fan of The Green Bay Packers, a lover of all things Science Fiction and a self-taught artist who left behind numerous pieces of impressive artwork. Maurice was a raw talent with a gentle soul and a brilliant mind whose main goals in life were to be healthy and provide a better life for his family.

Maurice welcomed his daughter Janell Horsemanko into the world on December 16, 2009 and he married the love of his life Elizabeth (Liz) Barry Hough on May 30, 2015. It was with Liz that Maurice created a beautiful life in Erie that included 3 amazing step-daughters Kylee Frazier, Jalissa(Dean Westberry) McLaurin and Paige(NateWright) McLaurin. Kylee and her wife Kayla blessed Maurice with 3 grandkids Mile Frazier, Jasper Frazier and Jerome Bass who lovingly referred to Maurice as "Papa Mo". In addition to Liz and her daughters the entire Barry clan lovingly welcomed Maurice and his daughter into their family including his Father and Mother-in-Law Tony and Jean Barry; Brothers-in-Law and Kidney Donor James(Cecilia) Barry and Thomas(Marie) Barry, Sister-in-Law Therese(Jarod) Berkey including several nieces and nephews.

Sadly, Maurice's body gave out on him and he was reunited with the Lord on December 23, 2025. On December 29, 2025 friends and family from accross Erie gathered to say goodbye to Maurice. We shared fond memories, funny stories, words of encouragment and love for the man who will be missed beyond comprehension. His legacy of love, compassion, and generosity will forever live on in the hearts of his family including numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins and his beloved animals: Teddy(cat) and Coco(dog).

Maurice was preceeded in death by his Maternal grandparents, Robert Hough and Gladys Hough and his maternal Great Grandmother Eloise Tatum; his paternal grandparents Mose Bennett Camper and Henrene Towers and paternal Great Grandmother Eva Towers; 2 uncles Mitchell Towers and Robert Hough Jr.; 2 cousins Taneka Tarrio and Marcus Dunson.