Mr. Joe Ed Horton was born in Collinwood, TN to the late Eldred and Goldie Crider Horton on June 23, 1936. Mr. Joe Horton spent his childhood growing up in the Collinwood community. He would later be united in marriage to Ms. Nellie F. Simmons on June 07, 1958, and the two would make Cypress Inn their home, raising their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord always presenting a Christian influence on his family. Mr. Horton and his wife being lifetime members of the Millrock Freewill Baptist Church in Collinwood, TN could always be depended on to attend worship services at their beloved Millrock Congregation. He also would work hard to support his family, working for Maury Ohio in Lawrenceburg for many years. He loved the outdoors spending time in the beautiful artwork his Lord had made enjoying farming, gardening, and sawmilling. Being a deeply devoted family man, he cherished the time he spent with his children, grand-children and great-grandchildren, giving the “little ones” wagon horse rides through the countryside. He will always be remembered by those who knew him for his faith in God and his love for family. Mr. Horton passed from this life on August 11, 2024, making his stay on this earth some 88 years, 1 month and 19 days.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years Ms. Nellie F. Horton of Cypress Inn, TN; children Cindy Roberson and husband Jerry, Darlene Hanback and husband Stan and Stan Horton and wife Jennifer all of Collinwood, TN; grandchildren Shaun Hanback, Rachel Davis, Jody Roberson, Donny Joe Hanback, Stanson Horton, Hannah Eaton and Noel Martin; great-grandchildren Cole Davis, Ryder Hanback, Cooper Davis, Cason Hanback, Ridge Horton, Dani Martin, Chapel Eaton, Cohen Hanback, Quinlee Horton, Andrew Hanback, and Tate Eaton; brother Sam Horton and wife Becky of Collinwood, TN; many nieces and nephews and a host of loved ones and friends
In addition to his parents, he his preceded in death by a sister Faye Caperton.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday August 14, 2024, at 3:00 pm at the Millrock Freewill Baptist Church with Greg Eaton and family officiating.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday August 14, from 10am till 3:00 pm service time at the Millrock Freewill Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in the Daniel-Horton Memorial Gardens.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers include: Shaun Hanback,
Ryder Hanback, Donny Joe Hanback, Jody Roberson, Cole Davis
Cooper Davis and Stanson Horton
Bates-Love is honored to serve the family.
