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Submitted: 2/9/19 • Approved: 2/9/19 • Last Updated: 2/12/19 • R1253847-G0-S3
Apr 20, 1939 - Jan 24, 2016
Homer Glen Horton, 76, went to his heavenly home on January 24, 2016. He was born April 20, 1939 in St. Charles, Arkansas to George & Maude Barnard Horton.
He was a graduate of St. Charles High School and Henderson State University. He began his coaching career in 1962 at DeValls Bluff High School. He went on to coach at Gillett and DeWitt High School before he retired in 1984. During his time in the education field he taught drivers ed and coached girls basketball, football, and track. Following his coaching career he went on to be a cost accountant at Munroe Shoe Factory, until his retirement in the early 2000's.
Homer was a faithful member to Faith Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school, ran the sound system, and served on various committees. He was active in the Centennial Baptist Association where he served on the executive board and was a member of Gideon's International. He also enjoyed hunting and gardening, but his wife, kids, and grandkids were his greatest joy.
On June 21, 1976 he married the love of his life, Sue Reeves Bradshaw, who survived him. In addition to his wife he is survived by children, Karen (Barry) McKewen of Dewitt, Scott (Natalie) Bradshaw of Geismar, Louisiana, Mike (Nelle) Bradshaw of Holly Springs, Mississippi, Cary (Leah) Bradshaw of Warner Robbins, Georgia. Grandchildren: Jessica (Bailey) Dickson, Casey Sieber, Macey Bradshaw, Laura (Jesse) Pounders, Lance (Vivi) Bradshaw, Adam Bradshaw, Cara Bradshaw, and Connor Bradshaw. Great Grandchildren: Tatumn, Finlee, and Maris Pounders and Gunner and Gwen Bradshaw, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Brothers: Alvin "Babe" Horton, Melvin Horton, Herbert Horton, Bernie Horton, and Alfred Horton, Son Wyatt Bradshaw, and Granddaughter Christy Bradshaw.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 January 26 at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 January 27 at Faith Baptist Church with burial Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. The family request in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to Faith Baptist Church, 725 McAdams Rd., DeWitt, AR 72042.
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1405 S. Grandview Drive, DeWitt, AR
Phone: 870-946-3104
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