John B Horton, 89, Florence, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Visitation will be Saturday, November 16, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Florence. The funeral service will immediately follow at the church with Rev. Susan Parker officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield.
John was a veteran of the US Navy Reserves and a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Sheffield High School with the class of 1953 and received his bachelors degree from Florence State. He was an area rep for Chevron Oil Company for thirty years. John was preceded in death by his parents, Alva and Hattie Horton; infant daughter, Catherine Horton; son, Chris Horton; brothers, Tommy, Monroe, Herbert, Julian, and Alva; sisters, Margaret Campbell, Evelyn Williams, and Bobbie Ruth Williams.
John is survived by his wife, Joyce Horton; daughter, Ann Marie Holt (Carl); sister, Libby Sue Tucker; grandchildren, Chandler Holt (Perla), Chase Holt (Katelynn), and Conner Holt (Emi); five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Chandler Holt, Chase Holt, Conner Holt, Michael Horton, Al Horton, and Hal Horton. Tommy Brocato and Charles Anderson will serve as honorary pallbearers.
