James Horton

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James Horton

1934-2017

 

Services for James Robert (J.R.) (Bobby) (Slim) Horton, 82, of Ben Wheeler, were held Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.  

Graveside services followed at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.

He passed away suddenly at home in Ben Wheeler after a short illness on Feb. 28, 2017.

‘Bobby’ as he was known by his close friends and family was born on April 13, 1934, in Dallas to Taylor ‘TM’ and Winnie Elam Horton.   He grew up and attended school in Dallas.  He later moved to East Texas where he met the love of his life.

He married his sweetheart, Jo Lynn, in 1959 and they had their only daughter, Dianna the following year.

He worked as a freight handler and a truck driver for over 30 years before retiring.  His tall stature and thin physique earned him the nickname ‘Slim’ among his friends and coworkers.

He was committed to working hard and providing for his family. Even after retirement he continued to work countless hours on the farm and still managed to devote much of his time to his wife. 

He loved his family and enjoyed working on the farm.  He cherished memories of family vacations with his wife and daughter.  He loved taking his grandchildren and great-grandchildren fishing.  He was known as a straight-forward and honest man, and because of that, he was trusted and loved by the people in his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters-in-law, Mary Meredith, Nan Lewis, Peggy Parker; and brothers-in-law, Benny Frank Pennington, Morgan Pennington.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Lynn Horton; his daughter and son-in-law, Dianna Lynn and Joe McCauley; grandchildren, Bridgette Browne, Brandy Browne, Britney Martin; great- grandchildren, Makayla Brown, Elliott Browne, Shiloh Browne, Felicity Jimison, Maddison Jimison, Angelina Jimison; sisters-in-law, Frances Hyde, Maudie Whatley, and Ginger Pennington; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

If you would like to give flowers, Mrs. Horton would prefer living or potted plants as opposed to cut flower arrangements so that they can serve as a lasting memorial to her beloved “Sweetie.”