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Harry Simpson
March 5, 2017
Godspeed Horton, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
March 29, 2014
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your dear love one. “And no resident will say: I am sick…” Isa 33:24. This is a promise God has made known in his word. Perhaps one day in the divine future you or I may see again those fallen from our lives due to a sickness or illness that led to an untimely death. Prayers go out to the surviving family and friends may the God of comfort continue to bless you and yours.
Dorothee Lockett
July 14, 2012
You are still loved
Mimi Rubinelli
March 1, 2011
Morning
Too the Family of Horton.
I rely Love To Kill a Mocking Bird I never miss it when it's on TV.
Irely in joy the people who where in it.
I amm deeply sorry most all are gone.
Mimi
March 12, 2010
A wonderful man. You have inspired me, thank you, Horton. From Clarity in Wonderland.
March 9, 2010
For Horton...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Thomas C. Smith
June 10, 2009
I just heard of Mr. Foote's passing. My deepest condolences to the family. Over the years Mr. Foote gave me advice and encouragement when my family refused to recognize my desire to write. His Orphans Home Cycle, though, managed to win them over. In writing about his father's life he also captured the essence of my own father's up-bringing, making him realize the worth of such an undertaking. A generous and kind man whose influence will be felt for generations, Mr. Foote will be deeply missed.
D/ ZIMMERMAN
April 11, 2009
REST IN PEACE HORTON
David Vardeman
April 9, 2009
I read and admired Mr. Foote's plays and screenplays and wrote him to tell him so back in the mid 1990s. He very kindly responded with a personal letter. I believe him to be the greatest of our American dramatists. I just wrote to a friend that he died peacefully in his sleep, just as he deserved.
Nancy Couch Davis
March 27, 2009
The Couch family sends you our deep sympathies. Our mother was from Wharton, Willynn Brooks. Her parents were Leland Elmore Brooks and Willynn Miles Brooks. I recall several summers as a child visiting Wharton for several weeks and getting to visit with your dad and grandmother, among others. I also had the pleasure of another visit with him in Dallas when I was in college. "Courtship" and "Valentine's Day" were being presented at a local theater. I am thankful that so many of his works have been published. My daughters will get a touch of understanding about Wharton from them. Your dad was always welcoming, charming, open and so gentle. He will be deeply missed by so many. Blessings and prayers to all of you.
Nancy Miles Couch Davis, Leland Brooks Couch, and Jot Couch
Ann Aleixo
March 23, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Foote family. My father was a native of Wharton. His mother was Lucile Bolton. She was the oldest of the Bolton family of Wharton. I believe she was Horton's mother's age. Your father mentioned them in his play "Last of the Thorntons". I have a copy and will always be grateful to him for his memories of them. My Aunt visited with your father at some point in time and he was kind enough to inquire about my father and his siblings. Sadly they had all passed away. Your father has left such a wonderful legacy. He captured a time and place that will never exist again. His writings mean a great deal to me and my family.
Ann Jeter (Doggett) Aleixo
Ayanna Jarvis
March 20, 2009
Horton, Walter and Diane, and all of the Foote family - each of you has our deepest condolences. We are thankful to have met your Dad. A sharp Man. - Ayanna & Darryl Jarvis.
Janet Hobizal - Wharton County Historical Museum
March 19, 2009
Hallie and Devon,
We here in Wharton are grieving. Your Dad was such a wonderful gentle man and I always enjoyed when you visited us here at the museum. We have had many visitors to see his exhibit here and we have set up a memorial book for his friends to sign here in Wharton. I will give it to you when you come in April.
We were truly blessed that a man called Horton Foote passed through our lives and touched each and every one of us.
I am, as always here if you need me.
George Reed
March 16, 2009
Dear Foote family,
What a wonderful celebration of Life for your dear dad. I'm grateful that you have so many of his thoughts and prayers with you - forever. Also, wanted you to know that I wrote a tribute to your dad that was published in the Manchester Union Leader. You can read it at this web address:http://tinyurl.com/b8wxt2
With Love,
Joe and Helen Downey
March 14, 2009
Dear Horton and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. Your dad was a very special man and we will always have his work to look back on. I know he will be truly missed by all. May he rest in peace.
Marlene Marcovitch Rosenberg
March 11, 2009
I send my love to you all, Hallie. I have known the Foote's -Horton's Wharton family-our next door neighbors in business and at home in Wharton, and of course loved them all so much. We had a dress shop next door to Foote's haberdashery store and I have so many memories since I was a child sitting on the stairway stoop between our stores and was so very proud of Horton, his work, seeing his plays--a dear. dear man, but he came from a dear, dear family. I remember when his Mom would drop Mr. Foote off after lunch and I would see him lean over and give her a kiss-so precious. They were older then. She always kept us informed about you all. what was happening in your lives. She was so proud. We were long time friends and proud too.
Michael Brady
March 11, 2009
Mercies was wonderful and Mockingbird is one of the greatest piece of artwork produced. Tommorow was also something special. Thanks for passing through our way.
Candace
March 8, 2009
What a gift he had. I never met him, but he deeply touched me. My condolences to those who knew him, and to those touched by him.
Julie Cook
March 8, 2009
My family and I extend sympathies to the Foote family upon Horton Foote's death. Mr. Foote's plays (and autobigraphies) are my favorites and I have followed his work, as a fan, all of my adult life. On my odd trips through Wharton, I always pondered over the town and the characters which once lived there and gave inspiration for such great writing. Last trip was in November, and I drove by the Foote houses, where each had activity about, and wondered if Mr. Foote was home. We will miss him, Texas will miss him, and yet we are so rewarded by having his art left to us... to read, view and enjoy throughout our own lives.
John Richardson
March 7, 2009
I thank Mr. Foote for giving me "A Trip to Bountiful" it changed my perception of Texas and Texans. A wonderful story from a wonderful person.
John Richardson
Skowhegan Maine
John Palmer
March 7, 2009
The theater world will miss him. I had the good fortune to shake hands with him and meet his daughter in the lobby of Goodman Theatre during the recent Horton Foote Festival. A real gentleman!
Scott Buckley
March 7, 2009
Horton Foote has and always will be the person I most admire.
For over twenty years I had the privilege and honor of corresponding with Horton. His responses to me were always most kind and encouraging. As an actor and post-graduate theater student I find his work to be simply legendary. There will never be another Horton Foote.
During my final correspondence with Horton last year I indicated how very important it is to always keep his work alive and in the public eye. I intend to do just that.
Thank you for blessing my life.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joan Konieczny
March 7, 2009
Walter, Horton, Hallie and Daisy~
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. He was just another New Boston resident that saw to it that you all lived the simple life in a quiet town as he himself had lived. Yet, he was a legend. Everyone that had the pleasure of meeting him and knowing him loved him. He had such a passion for life and love, and his family were both of those to him. He and your dear mother were such a lovely couple. My late husband as you may remember coached and/or taught most of you at Goffstown High. He often spoke of how you too, all relfected the warmth and gentle spirit of your parents. I spoke in length with your Dad many times at basketball games, and his belief that we all needed to be resilient when life throws disappointments our way was always obvious. No wonder his works were so successful as his philosophy carried over in his many writings. A tremendously gifted man, loving father and husband; we can mourn his loss and still honor his many accomplishments. The Konieczny Family
Merle Hudgins
March 7, 2009
I had the distinct pleasure of helping Horton research his family history. Much of the material found answered his many questions of the whys, the whos and the hows of events that shaped the lives of descendants of the Footes and the Hortons. His 94th birthday gift sits in my hallway, one he looked forward to receiving in April during a planned trip to Wharton.
I shall miss Horton's gentle smile, his soft voice that reflected the accent of the gentle folks who lived during the plantation days of yore, and the way he made every person who spoke to him feel at ease in his presence.
Dear, dear Horton until we meet again, thank you for always being that "gifted, darling man from Wharton, Texas".
Merle R. Hudgins Hungerford, Texas
Philip Smith
March 7, 2009
Each year I teach courses in Texas history to about 500 students at Texas A&M University. All of them read Horton's "Farewell" and view scenes from "Convicts" as well as from other of his filmed works. Every student learns from Horton. They could not have a better teacher and mentor.
March 6, 2009
I had the honor of having dinner in Wharton, Texas with Horton Foote, Hallie Foote, several members of his family, and including three of my theatre students. The intensity of Horton's life radiated from his smile and his words of encouragement to me and my young actors. He asked to be left alone by the adults so that he could focus his attention on "these young actors." What an amazing experience for us to sit at the feet of the master and learn from him!
A year later, I was honored again by attending with his family, the opening of Dividing the Estate in NYC. Mr. Foote was gracious and proud and excited to see his work on stage, and once again wanted to spend time with those younger students of life and theatre.
My life was changed by those two encounters. We ALL have lost a great voice for American theatre, and we should be honored to continue his legacy as we produce his work on stages across the country.
Annie Dragoo, Austin, Texas
Susan Bernard
March 6, 2009
Throughout my life Mr. Horton Foote has effected so many poignant moments in my life, his stories ring true and come to life in such deeply haunting ways! I am amazed by this incredible man's talents and I will miss him in immeasurable ways! He was pure genius and I hope Wharton, Texas has the sense and decency to rename some of it's key areas in honor of this great human spirit! Godspeed, Horton, and your indemnible force will NEVER be forgotten! **PLEASE ALLOW THE MEMORIAL TO BE PUBLIC, and let us know when we may pay our respects.**
#1 fan, Cindy Pauly Delaurentis
Cindy Pauly DeLaurentis
March 6, 2009
We had the pleasure living in Wharton, Tx where Mr Foote grew up and which was the bedrock of his amazing stories of everyday people. To know Mr. Foote, is to know Wharton, a forgotton town that know body knows. But Mr. Foote saw in his childhood what really counts, the heartache and redemtion in home and in love. Wharton is proud of its native son whose talent was one of a kind, and forever enshrined in so many hearts around the world.
Sheila Smith
March 6, 2009
Rest in Peace Horton.
Nancy C.
March 5, 2009
I had the good fortune to see Mr. Foote at the opening of "The Trip to Bountiful" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago last year. I now wish I had had the nerve to tell him how much I admired his work. My deepest sympathies to his family. His work is timeless.
Chuck and Marcy Harper
March 5, 2009
My prayers and great big hugs go out to the family. Hallie, you took such great care of your father. It's a pleaser knowing you and it was a pleasure knowing your dad. What a wonderful man. We hope to see you in Wharton soon. We will miss him.
God Bless!
Jane Gray
March 5, 2009
Mr. Foote introduced this Wharton, Texas native to the theatre at an early age. Reading and experiencing his plays was always such a delight for me. I am so thankful for his interpretations of our southern life.
Liz
March 5, 2009
My deepest condolences to the family
Melinda C.
March 5, 2009
One of the few writers who knew the voice of his characters so well that you could hear it too. He wrote about things so familiar to me that I could get homesick.
Henryk Zaleski USN (Ret)
March 5, 2009
About us, the common people, in an uncommon way. Thank you. Rest in eternal peace.
Susan C
March 5, 2009
I have always been a great fan and had the opportunity to meet him when he did a book signing at the University of St. Thomas here in Houston. He was such a delight. I am very glad we have his work to enjoy.
Diana V.
March 5, 2009
His words were an inspiration. He will be forever missed.
D. ZIMMERMAN
March 5, 2009
REST IN PEACE HORTON FOOTE
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