Thomas Roscoe Horton

Male 1926 - 2003  (76 years)


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  • Name Thomas Roscoe Horton 
    Born 17 Nov 1926  Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 8 Aug 2003  DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I9228  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 18 Sep 2020 

    Father Charles Montraville Horton, Sr.,   b. 25 Oct 1871, Twin Mountain, Coos County, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Nov 1933, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years) 
    Mother Ruby Mae Swain,   b. 28 Jan 1898, Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jun 1999, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 101 years) 
    Married 22 Jun 1920  Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4084  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Louise Deeming,   b. 18 Jul 1927, Union City, Randolph County, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jan 2010, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 19 Dec 1947  DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. S.L. Horton
    +2. J.S. Horton
     3. Marilyn Ann Horton,   b. 29 Aug 1963, White Plains, Westchester County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jan 2020, Hampton Bays, Suffolk County, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years)
    Last Modified 18 Sep 2020 
    Family ID F4091  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 17 Nov 1926 - Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 Dec 1947 - DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Aug 2003 - DeLand, Volusia County, Florida, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Death Notice of Thomas Roscoe Horton
    Death Notice of Thomas Roscoe Horton
    Published in The Orlando Sentinel on August 10, 2003

  • Notes 
    • 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)