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Laton Horton Obituary

Laton Y. Horton Jr. NORFOLK - Laton Y. Horton Jr., 81, went to be with the Lord Jesus Jan. 7, 2011. He was born June 29, 1929 in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Bonnie Roberson Horton and Laton Y. Horton Sr. and raised in Shelby, N.C. He was also predeceased by a son, Paul Horton; and two brothers, Jake and Andy. At age 17, Laton enlisted in the U.S. Navy and rose to master chief petty officer with 30 years of honorable service. Upon retirement he graduated with honors from Norfolk State University. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Norfolk and was an expert marksman, avid hunter, champion bowler and horseshoe player. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Marie D. Horton; four daughters, Lynn Pratt and husband Peter, Lisa Horton, Lori Horton and Jane Abbett and husband Jeff; two sons, Jay Horton and wife Dorothy and Mark Horton; 15 grandchildren, Andrew and wife Sharon, Lee and wife Jessica, Sarah, John, Ethan, Olivia, Alaina, Hunter, John Marc, Chloe, Claire, Emily, Kristen, Jenni and Mike; great-grandchildren; a sister, Juanita Austell and husband Ron; a sister-in-law, Amy Horton; and a daughter-in- law, Carol Horton. A celebration of his life with military honors will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. in First Baptist Church of Norfolk, 312 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502. Private burial will be at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater assisted the family. Memorials may be made in his name to Timberlake Baptist Church, 21395 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 to support the missionary work of Jane and Jeff Abbett in France and Lori Horton in S.E. Asia.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 12, 2011.

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May 5, 2015

As a co-worker working at the Force Personal Office at COMNAVAIRLANT of Norfolk, Va. In the year 1972. Thank you for Nominating me as Sailor of the Month for which I won the Nomination. Master Chief Laton Horton Jr. was my Guardian Angel and treated me with the most respect regardless of my lower rank. He's been in my heart all these years, Missed but never forgotten. He deliberated kept the candy dish full for me. My email is [email protected] signed: Seaman Don M. Streight

Pat and Ed Watson

January 14, 2011

Dear Horton family,
I only wish I could have met Laton. We know his daughter Lori. She is a daughter any parent would be proud to have. She must have had wonderful parenting. Laton will be greatly missed I'm sure.
I will have to wait to meet him one day in Glory...after I see Jesus and my dear daughter.
Our prayer are with you all.
Pat Watson

Reggie Rush

January 13, 2011

I was very sorry to hear of Laton's passing. Some of my most memorable times were hunting with Laton in Southampton County. God bless the family.

January 13, 2011

Dear Marie--I have missed seeing & will miss Laton in your back yard as he maintained order of his leaves & lawn. There seems to be only one squirrel left now to enjoy the "trapeze" he made for squirrel joy, but that one daily gives our pups plenty of exercize racing up and down the fence taunting them.
God bless you and hold you & your family next to His heart at this time in grief.
Miki & Frances ( your neighbors in back)

January 12, 2011

Dear Lori, Jane, Jeff and family,
John and I are so sorry for your loss.
May God's grace and comfort sustain you.
Love in Christ,
John and Kathy Purdy

Shady Rest Assisted Living

January 12, 2011

You and your family has been a wonderful inspiration to my family and staff.I know you were sick with a bad illness but God uses his children for good.We will miss that sweet smile and your beautiful blue eyes,but most of all that great love you showed towards everyone of your children and wife.I love the way God made you.

Laton Yates Horton, Junior

Laton Horton

January 12, 2011

Laton Horton enlisted in the Navy at 17.

Laton Horton

January 12, 2011

Kathy Lenhart

January 12, 2011

Andrew and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this sad time.
Kathy

Shannon

January 12, 2011

Dear Aunt Marie,
My heart and prayers are with you during this time. I was honored to know Uncle Laton and enjoy his fun personality. I am so glad you and Janie were with him when he peacefully passed from corruptible to incorruptible. I love you and love spending time with you. Thank you for all your support of the mission endeavors in S.E. Asia.

Shannon

January 12, 2011

Dear Aunt Marie,
My heart and prayers are with you during this time. I am so glad you and Janie were with Uncle Laton when he peacefully passed from corruptible to incorruptible. I love you and love spending time with you. Thank you for all your support of the mission endeavors in S.E. Asia. Love always,

Bishop Family

January 12, 2011

What a blessing to have known Mr Horton.. He was an awesome father in law, husband and Dad... Sitting at the feet of Jesus Now!!!!

Willis & Peggy Fore

January 12, 2011

Dear Horton Family. Our hearts and prayers are with you in the home going of our dear friend of long standing. He has fought the good fight, finished his course and is now in Safe Harbor. May the God of all comfort enfold you and comfort your souls and spirits in the assurage that we will see him again when the Lord Jesus Christ calls us into His presence. In His matchless grace and eternal covenant love,

January 11, 2011

Jane and Jeff and family, and Lori,
Jim and I send our condolences and prayers for you, your mother, and siblings, and their families. I know you feel the peace and comfort only God can give, as you say goodbye to your dad for now. Praying that you will "see" God's hand of comfort in many different ways in the days and months ahead, when you miss your dad's presence here on earth.
Love in Christ, Jim & Vicki Warner

January 11, 2011

Dear Mrs Horton and family,
Love and prayers to you all.
Love in Christ Jesus, Theresa Fore Smith and family

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