Charles W. Horton Jr.

Charles W. Horton Jr. well known local contractor; age 56 TEWKSBURY Charles W. Horton, Jr. 56, a well known local contractor, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 18th after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Ruth (Cox) Horton of Lowell formerly of Tewksbury, to whom he was married for 36 years this past Feb. 19th. He was born in Arlington on August 16, 1951, a son of the late Charles and Rose (Bradley) Horton formerly of Tewksbury. He was educated in Tewksbury schools and started his career as a cement form worker. He then went on to frame houses and was the proud owner of three businesses during his career. In time he physically built three homes in Tewksbury for his family. He also built an addition to his home so that he could take care of his in laws, the late Ruth and Thomas Cox, formerly of Lowell. Because he was known for his strong work ethics and his pride in his work, he was the preferred contractor to several area home builders. It was Charlie they called when building their own residences. In his spare time, he loved to be out on the ocean, fishing, or spending time with his family. He had recently purchased a vacation home in Florida and was looking forward to wintering there with his wife and dear friends. His fondest memories were his winter vacations with his wife and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sharon and Michael Decato from York, Maine. In addition to his wife, he leaves two daughters and a son. Laurie Higgins of Lowell, Sherri Horton and Marcos Sodre of Pepperell, and Charles T. Horton of Tewksbury. He also leaves his three grandchildren who were his pride and joy. Billy, Ryan and Katie. He had two sisters and two brothers-in-law; Donna and Gary Large of Florida, Charlean Horton of Pelham and Thomas Cox of Dracut. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and two grandnieces. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. HORTON of Tewksbury, Charles W. Horton Jr. 56, a well known local contractor, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 18 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Ruth (Cox) Horton. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, Nov. 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Tewksbury Funeral Home, corner of Dewey and Main Sts. (Rte 38) TEWKSBURY CENTER, phone (800 in MA or 978) 851 2950. Burial will follow at Lowell Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday 4 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, it was his wish that donations in his name be sent to the "Jimmy Fund" c/o Dana Farber Development Office 10 Brookline Place West 6th Floor Brookline MA 02445, or the Mass General Hospital Development Office, Pediatric Cancer Research Fund,165 Cambridge St. Suite 600 Boston MA 02114. tewksburyfuneralhome.com