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Harold Kenneth "Ken" Horton Jr.

1927 - 2020

Harold Kenneth "Ken" Horton Jr. obituary, 1927-2020, Gladwin, MI

BORN

1927

DIED

2020

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Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home - Gladwin

440 East Cedar Ave

Gladwin, Michigan

Harold Horton Obituary

A memorial celebration for Harold will be held on September 12, 2021, at the Sage Township Hall, 1831 W. Pratt Lake Rd, Gladwin. The doors will open at 1 p.m. with snacks available. Memorial will start at 2 p.m. with a meal afterwards.
Harold Kenneth Horton Jr. (Ken) passed away at the age of 93 on November 19, 2020 following a short illness. Harold was born on September 21, 1927, son of the late Bessie (Keysor) and Harold Horton. He graduated from Gladwin High School in 1946. Harold married Barbara Martz on June 17, 1950. Barb preceded him in death on October 23, 2014. Harold worked at the Dow Chemical Company as an electrician from 1948 until 1965 when he became a maintenance supervisor. Harold retired from Dow in 1982.
Harold was an avid sportsman enjoying fishing, hunting and trapping. He and Barb loved camping and fishing at the Hurricane and Two Hearted rivers in the Upper Peninsula which they did for many years. Harold enjoyed watching wildlife from his dining room window. He also liked to invent metal gadgets to make things easier and more enjoyable when outdoors such as tall pole holders for beach fishing and brackets and mounts to carry fishing equipment on his Honda ORVs and boats. His last invention was a counter for blue gill fishing. It worked well, but sometimes he would forget to tally fish when the bite was on.
Harold is survived by his sons, William (Donna) Horton of Gladwin and James (Jackie) Horton of Midland. He is also survived by grandchildren, Robert Horton of Gladwin and Amy Horton of Gladwin.
In addition to his parents; and wife, Barbara; Harold was predeceased by his brother, William Horton; sisters, June Horton and Mary Ellen Millard; and grandsons, Joel Horton and Nicholas Horton.
Per Harold's wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home, Gladwin, Michigan. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com.

Published by Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion from Sep. 8 to Sep. 15, 2021.
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Sep

12

Calling hours

1:00 p.m.

Sage Township Hall

1831 W. Pratt Lake Rd, Gladwin, MI

Sep

12

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Sage Township Hall

1831 W. Pratt Lake Rd, Gladwin, MI

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Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home - Gladwin

440 East Cedar Ave, Gladwin, MI 48624

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