J.Y. married M.S. Horton [Group Sheet]

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SOUTHINGTON, Conn. - Charles Montraville Horton, 77, of Southington, beloved husband of Maryann McDonough Horton, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Ft. Pierce, Fla., on Oct. 6, 1923, to the late Charles M. and Ruby Swain Horton, he graduated valedictorian of his Vero Beach High School Class of 1941. He then served as a commissioned officer during World War II, graduating from the University of Chicago with a bachelor's degree in meteorology in 1944. He was a key member of the U.S. Air Weather Service, where he continued to serve as a civilian for many years in New Orleans and Asheville. Upon retirement, he began a second successful career with IBM Corp., including an assignment in Germany as a senior information systems designer, retiring again in 1985.

An Accomplished bridge player and devotee of classical music, Charlie composed church anthems and other religious pieces. He was a founding member and choir director of the Asheville Westminister Presbyterian Church as well as being a long-standing member and president of the Asheville Lion's Club. His interests in meteorology continued throughout his life, and he enjoyed being the personal weather forecaster for family and friends. He was an accomplished photographer, an avid reader and a world traveler with a special fondness for Ireland.

His first wife, Betty Hayes Horton, and their daughter, Ann Horton, preceded him in death.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his brother-in-law, John McDonough, who resided with the couple; daughters, Nancy Horton of West Hartford, Conn., and Dr. Marjorie Horton of Ann Arbor, Mich.; son-in-law, Dr. John Kuwada; five grandchildren, Will, Dan and Lauren Taylor and Elizabeth and Alex Kuwada; his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Thomas and Marilou Horton of DeLand, Fla.; sister, Edna Case of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; and his devoted little dog, Dixie.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 145 Main St. Burial will be private.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at John J. Ferry Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, Conn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Hospital for Special Care, 2150 Corbin Ave., New Britain, CT 06053 or Hospice of Central Connecticut, 40 East St., Plainville, CT 06062.

(Published in The Asheville Citizen-Times on September 10, 2001)

Charles — Betty Lou Hayes. Betty was born 28 Nov 1924, Florida, USA; died 1 Feb 1981, Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

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HORTON FUNERAL SCHEDULED TODAY

FORT PIERCE, Nov. 18 - Funeral services for Charles M. Horton, 62, pioneer banker and former tax assessor of this county, whose death occurred at his home here lat Thursday after an extended illness, will be conducted from the First Presbyterian church here at 3 p. m. Sunday.

A resident of Fort Pierce for more than 30 years and prior to that time at Orange City and Melbourne, Mr. Horton was widely known throughout the Indian River country. He was associated for many years with the Fort Pierce bank, serving as cashier and later as president for a long period.

He was elected county tax assessor in 1924 following his retirement from the bank, and served a four-year term, at the expiration of which he entered the merchandising business.

(Published in The Miami News on November 19, 1933)

Charles married Ruby Mae Swain 22 Jun 1920, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA. Ruby (daughter of James William Swain and Latty Missouri Shields) was born 28 Jan 1898, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA; died 4 Jun 1999, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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RUBY HORTON WARREN, 101, North McDonald Avenue, DeLand, died Friday, June 4. Mrs. Warren was a homemaker. Born in Sanford, she was a lifelong resident of Central Florida. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Fort Pierce, and International Order of Rebekahs. Survivors: sons, Charles Horton, Southington, Conn., Thomas R. Horton, DeLand; stepdaughter, Edna Case, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Lankford Funeral Home, DeLand.

(Published in The Orlando Sentinel on June 5, 1999)