Fayetteville, North Carolina
FAYETTEVILLE - George W. J. "Jack" Horton, 80, of Fayetteville, departed this earthly life Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008. He is survived by three daughters, Melanie Dean Kimsey of Peachtree City, Ga., and Dale Knowles and Carol Pope, both of Fayetteville; a sister, Elaine Barringer Dorius of High...
Read MoreI miss you, Daddy...but I am so grateful for the father that you were to me and that I was blessed to have you in my life for so many years.
Dean-O Horton Kimsey
January 20, 2009 | Peachtree City, GA
My deepest sympathy. I enjoyed Jack's humor and his philosophy of education. He truly cared about his students.
C. Stewart Stafford
January 06, 2009 | Fayetteville, NC
THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
SORRY WE COULD NOT BE HERE
LOVE
MARY AND ANGIE
MARY AUTRY
January 02, 2009 | Fayetteville
I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Horton aka "Pappaw" for the last three years. He was a great man and was so proud of his 3 girls, grandchildren, great grandbaby, and all family and former students. We spent countless hours talking and he always bragged about them. His face always lit up with joy when an old memory or story popped into his head. He is now at peace. We all loved and respected Mr. Horton and I just wanted to share how proud he was of each and every one of you, he carried...
Michael Cole
December 29, 2008 | Charlotte, NC
Mr. Horton was my principal back in the early 80s at CFHS. He was a fair man, loved all of us kids, and was always smiling. My dad worked for the school district, and he had nothing but respect for Mr. Horton. I will always remember him fondly!
Wanda T.
December 28, 2008
To Jack, my most treasured and loyal friend. You will live in my heart
forever. There will never be another
Jack.
Maxine Mintz
December 28, 2008 | Iron Station, NC
Mr. Horton was principle of Cape Fear when I was in High School and I adored him. He was a very fair and fine man. I will remember him always.
May God bless you and your family.
Cyndi Page Beasley
December 25, 2008 | Parkton, NC
My dear friend, mentor, best boss I ever had, hs principal, devoted father and educator; there aren't words to adequately describe what he meant to my life!!! Dean, Dale, Carol, and grandchildren, I know how dear your dad was to you. I'm sure you know that from the moment each of you were born, you were his top priority always!! But I know you have such wonderful memories of him and he will always be in our hearts! I know he is enjoying this Christmas Day in heaven rejoicing!! Please...
Ann Rhodes Grice
December 25, 2008 | Lumberton, NC
"I am old, but I sure am glad!"
Pappaw's last three months were really special. In September, Pappaw turned 80 years old. We celebrated at his church with many friends and family. I invited a special guest, the principal of Cape Fear High School, Mr. Jeff Jernigan. Like many educators in Fayetteville Pappaw mentored Mr. Jernigan; he even gave Mr. Jernigan his first teaching job! The following month we gathered for the Horton Reunion at Dan Nicholas Park. The fellowship was...
Heather Kimsey
December 25, 2008 | Fayetteville/Charlotte, NC
