L. — L.E. Polos. [Group Sheet]

J.H. married S.L. Horton [Group Sheet]

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Death Notice:

THOMAS R. HORTON, 76, DeLand, died Friday. Lankford Funeral Home, DeLand.

(Published in The Orlando Sentinel on August 10, 2003)



Obituary:

HORTON--Thomas R., died on August 8 in DeLand, FL. Born in 1926 in Fort Pierce, FL, to Charles M. and Ruby S. Horton, he graduated from the Bolles School in Jacksonville and immediately joined the U.S. Army, where he served as a technical sergeant in Germany during World War II. He and his wife, Marilou Deeming Horton, both graduated from Stetson University, of which he was trustee emeritus. Horton earned his Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of Florida and held several honorary degrees. After teaching for two years at Bolles, Mr. Horton spent 28 years with the IBM Corporation where, among other things, he led the teams that located the Russian sputnik and guided the first U.S. man-in-space effort, later directing IBM's largest development activity, the worldwide $5 billion System/360. After retiring from IBM he became CEO of the American Management Association and later its President Emeritus. He was the author of many books, including The CEO Paradox: The Privilege and Accountability of Leadership (AMACOM, 1992). Horton served on the boards of seven corporations, two banks, five colleges and universities, and numerous nonprofit organizations. He was advisor to many organizations, including Marquis Who's Who in America and is listed in its centennial edition, Who's Who in 20th Century America. A member of the First Baptist Church of DeLand, Mr. Horton is survived by his wife Marilou Horton of DeLand and their three daughters, Susan Polos of Katonah, NY, Jean Horton of San Rafael, CA, and Marilyn Horton of Bronxville, NY, two grandsons, and two granddaughters. He is also survived by three nieces, two nephews and many friends. A private memorial service will be held. The family requests no flowers and that any donations be made to The Thomas R. Horton Scholarship Fund at Stetson University, Office of the President, 503 N. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720.

HORTON--Thomas R., PhD, The Board of Trustees and Staff of American Management Association note with sorrow the passing of Thomas R. Horton on Friday, August 8, 2003. Dr. Horton was President and CEO of AMA from 1982 until 1990 and served as CEO and Chairman until 1992. He died at his home in DeLand, FL. after a long illness. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family. He is survived by his wife Marilou, three daughters Susan Polos, Jean Horton and Marilyn Horton and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Thomas R. Horton Scholarship Fund care of Stetson University, Office of the President, 503 North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL. 32720. William K. Slate, II, Chairman Edward T. Reilly, President and CEO.

(Published by The New York Times on August 12, 2003)

Thomas married Mary Louise Deeming 19 Dec 1947, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA. Mary was born 18 Jul 1927, Union City, Randolph County, Indiana, USA; died 1 Jan 2010, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Obituary:

Marilou Deeming Horton, Majestic Oaks Court, Orange City, died Friday, January 1, 2010, in Orange City, at the age of 82. Born in1927 in Union City, Indiana, to Paul James Deeming and Perle Lucile Sternke Deeming, she lived in Brookfield, Missouri, before moving to DeLand as a young woman. She graduated from Stetson University, where she studied drama and was active in the Little Theater. She met her future husband, Dr. Thomas R. Horton, also an alumnus of Stetson, at Daytona Beach during the summer of 1947 and married him that December in DeLand. She taught school in Florida before moving with her husband to Bethesda, Maryland, and White Plains, New York, among other places, before retiring and returning to DeLand in 1991, where Dr. Horton continued to serve on the Stetson Board of Trustees after a long academic and business career supported by his wife. She also loved the beach, golf, tennis, fishing, and was always up for an adventure. Marilou was known for her love of animals and for a short time worked as a veterinarian's assistant. She had an optimistic spirit and supported many organizations and individuals throughout her life. She was a world traveler whose enthusiasm and love of life brought joy to everyone who was privileged to know her. She treasured her many friends. She is survived by her devoted family. Survivors include three daughters, Susan Horton Polos, Katonah, NY, Jean Swain Horton, Oakland, CA and Marilyn Horton, Bronxville, NY; her cousin, Marilyn Rose Thudium, Brookfield, MO; two granddaughters and two grandsons; three nieces and two nephews; and her cat, Cutie Pie. The family requests no flowers and asks that memorial donations be made to either the Thomas R. Horton Scholarship Fund, c/o Stetson University, 503 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720, or to the West Volusia Care Center of the Halifax Health Hospital, 1625 Veteran's Memorial Parkway, Orange City, FL 32763, in honor of Marilou Horton.

(Published in The Daytona Beach News-Journal on January 3, 2010)