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R.L. Horton Obituary
Ronald Lee "Jim" Horton, 71, of Louisburg, passed away Tuesday evening.
Jim was a son of the late John Wesley and Maggie Horton. He was preceded in death by his sister, Hilda Glover, brothers, Wesley Horton, Charlie Horton and Hank Horton. He was a member of Ransdell Chapel Baptist Church and a Navy Veteran.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Ransdell Chapel with Rev. Jared Pemper officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Betty P. Horton; daughters, Lisa Johnson and her husband, Timmy of Louisburg, Cyndi Blackwell of Garner; sons, Terry Horton and his wife, Terry of Wake Forest, John Blackwell and his wife, Tammy of Apex; sisters, Ruby Gilbert and her husband, John, Sue Lewis, all of Louisburg; grandchildren, Nikki Horton, Brittany and Trey Blackwell.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27605.
The family will receive friends 7:00- 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Strickland Funeral Home, Louisburg.
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Cindy and Ed
March 26, 2009
Terry, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your daddy. Please know you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
March 26, 2009
Terry, We are so sorry to hear of your daddy's passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ria Beasley
March 26, 2009
I'll miss my big bear hugs and his sweet smile. Love to you all.
Tonia Pearce-Boyette
March 26, 2009
Betty, I am so sorry for your loss!! Jim was a good man and a great friend. I know he will be missed dearly! May God comfort you and your family! Love you!!
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