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David Horton Obituary
His journey began on June 30, 1952, the son of Eugene Brimage and the late Frances Louise Horton.
David graduated from Pembroke High School in 1970, after which he joined the U.S. Military (Navy), serving four years. He also served with the Hampton Fire Department beginning in 1975, and retired in 2005 after 30 years of service. David was a loving and giving person.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Francis Louise Horton.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a brother, Michael Brimage; sister, Alice Charles, and a nephew, Demond Barfield, all of Chicago, Ill.; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Lt. Dave Austin, Mr. Lionel Poindexter and Hampton Fire Stations # 3 and 8.
Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, at Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. Burial with military honors will follow at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Va.
The Horton family is receiving services of comfort at Nicholson-Cummings Funeral Home, Hampton, (757) 728-0122. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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DERRICK WILLIAMS
October 17, 2022
IN HONOR OF MY DADDY DAVID HORTON HE WAS NOT MY BIOLOGICAL FATHER BUT HE TOOK TIME OUT TO BE A FATHER TO ME !HE WAS A AWESOME MAN ALWAYS RESPECTFUL HUMOROUS & LOVING TO MY MOTHER & I, ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR US !!TAUGHT ME TO BE A MAN & LEFT ME LESSONS THAT IM STILL LEARNING FROM & TEACHING TO MY KIDS!! FROM SHIRLEY & DERRICK WE LOVE YOU DEARLY & THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING
Rohnell Howell
October 28, 2016
David was an awesome person. I met him when I was about three years of age. He was very spiritual and served God the best way he could. I'll never forget the time he took me out to the Hampton Coliseum parking lot and let me practice driving his car. He laughed at me saying I was trying to be to cool and need to put both hands on the wheel. I enjoyed the many times he would come over and hangout with the family. He was family. He loved the kids, and was a great football coach. David was also a great vocalist. I pray he's still singing in heaven.
Robin terrell
November 18, 2008
I knew david for along time, he worked with my ex-husband(than my husband) at the wythe fire station.We always kept in touch even after the divorce.I will miss him.May he sleep with the angels.
Ruby Dardy-Gatling
August 7, 2008
I knew David when he attended Pembroke High School. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and friends and former co-workers. He will be greatly missed and he was a wonderful person. Just know that God has him now and he is in a better place. Keep his memories alive in your hearts.
Terence Taylor
July 27, 2008
My heart felt condolences go out to the Horton family. David was one of the funniest guys around. His humor and wit was evident in his approach to life, friends and the world. He was a unique musician with bounds of creativity. God Bless you my brother.
Jay Ridout
July 25, 2008
I knew David Horton from the Wythe firehouse. He was a one of a kind individual. He lifted my spirit anytime I was around him. That "Hey, hey, hey" of his would echo through the whole station when he was on duty. He was a person who I could listen to and never become bored. He was a person who I trusted my life to as he was the pump operator that kept the water flowing on the fire calls I went on. Every time I saw David I would walk away a happier soul. I will miss him.... He was my friend.....
Ivano Justice
July 25, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
July 25, 2008
--Horton. An original. From the childhood days, always had a million jokes. Keep 'em laughing up there big fella.
-- David Scott, California
Tommy Saunders
July 25, 2008
David Horton....10-20 in Heaven with our other past Brothers. On duty and off David was always the same,funny,upbeat,and glad to see you. Us Old Timers will never forget "Snooze"Dorsey retirement party.Horton showed up with his Band ,cape ,top hat,cane and dedicated a jam number to "Snooze" that went down in Fire Department History. Rest in peace David.. Tom Saunders,Retired HFD
Alan Cook
July 25, 2008
David L. Horton, a fellow firefighter, a funny guy, a guy we all looked up to, a guy who took me on what he called the " TEST" with the 1972 Mack Fire Engine on Otley Lane ( I had a mailbox stuck in between the discharges>>>with Horton yelling at me...you suck!) , a guy who helped me through a trying time in my life, a guy who I loved. Although our contact had fell apart, you cannot change how you feel about a person like Dave! I missed his funeral today and he let me know it in my dreams! Paid me a little visit! His death leaves a whole in my heart and I am sure others as well. Dave was a special guy. From the days when he was in the band to him yelling "HOOO YOOO" out of the window upstairs from his Wythe Station Condo, I am sure all will agree, he touched us all in his own way!
Tom & Debbie Belcher
July 24, 2008
God bless you David, aka, The Horton!!! May your angel wing shoes be light on your feet as you answer the final alarm! You will always be with us!!
Willie Scott
July 24, 2008
David was a gift to us who worried about things or had trouble in our lives. He could get you to laugh even in the worst of times when you just didn’t know what to do. Of course if you took yourself too seriously he’d break out his “violin” and sing “Cry me a River …” Horton was like part of the family and teased everybody – even my grandmother! Be at peace good dear friend.
Pat Ridout
July 23, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Randy Shaw
July 23, 2008
Dave I remember when you came to the fire department. I really did not know just what to think of your outward & animated personallity. From the begining to the end with The Horton there was never a dull moment. I remember your time at Wythe and your penthosue where your favorite couch was. You will be sorely missed here Dave, but God now has another FF/Comedian in his service. I remember your famouse words, Good Gogidy Mogidy. I will see you again my friend. To all who were touched by you, friends and family, be comforted that The Horton will suffer no more. A chapter complete, a life well lived, a rest well deserved.
Wilford Hale
July 23, 2008
To Horton Family,
I had the privilege of working with Horton for many years. If I had seen him at the Hampton Mall at a distance, I would holler 'hey' boy. A joke between he and I. He would holler back even without looking, "what do you mean 'boy.'" He would know it was me. I know he took a quart of shucked raw oysters with him so he could pass them around. He was a lot of fun and a joy to work with. I know he has old St. Peter laughing at the Gate. Anybody knew Horton as I did knew that would be the truth. Sorely missed by all that knew him.
My fondest and deepest sympathy to the family.
W. R. (Boots) Hale, Fire Captain Retired.
Now living in Cape Coral, FL
Dorothy Meminger {Brokenburr}
July 23, 2008
David Horton was a gifted individual he could make you laugh until you cried.I will miss him because we played together as children on Quash Street. He always knew when to give a smile when you were sad. Today I cried because a special friend died. All of the Quash Street gang will miss David Horton.
Emily Barker (Skora)
July 23, 2008
I would like to express my sympathy to the Horton family. I can remember when I joined Wythe Volunteer Fire Company. I was introduced to David as "The Horton", he didn't say a word at first, but said everything with his eyes. I remember the first words he said, Hello, I am the Legend, they call me "The Horton." The next time that I came to the station, I got out of my car and heard, "HEY", "HEY", I looked up to see the smilling face of "The Horton". He was a special man. When you wanted to talk he would listen, when he wanted to talk you wanted to listen. He was a great man and will be greatly missed by Hampton. Heaven is smiling now! :)
May God Bless your family during this difficult time.
Scott Hamilton
July 23, 2008
"The Horton" will be greatly missed.......we worked together for a short time and became true friends.......
Mike Gabany
July 23, 2008
What a wonderful spirit David is. Heaven is going to have a great time when he arrives and teams up with Firefighter Henry Estes again. David here on Earth could keep a wide grin on anyone's face with his words and expressions. Such great memories he has left with Roxann and I reminiscing about him since news of his passing. A Smile left this world, but he has left so many other Smiles behind.
Lorraine Brown (Baldwin)
July 23, 2008
To the Horton Family, I would like to express my condolences to you in the loss of David. I grew up with David and we went to school together, I still remember him being so much fun all of the time. One thing David said to me over forty years ago that I still remember. I was walking in North Hampton with some friends on what was a very, very cold Winter day. Everyone was all bundled up except me; I have never forgotten what David said about me that day. He said, I was so skinny that the wind just past by me, that’s why I wasn’t cold, David made me so mad that day, but that was David, and I always loved him. Later in our lives, my Dad began to suffer from seizers; David was one of the ones that would always come to my parent’s house to transport my Dad to the hospital. He was still the same old David but in a grown up way. He was always my friend. I pray that the Lord will provide you all with the peace and understanding necessary to help you get through what I know to be a very difficult time.
Pamela (Russell)Jameson
July 23, 2008
I would like to express my condolences to you, the Horton family with sincere sympathy for your loss. David and I went to school together and graduated from Pembroke High. He would always put a smile on your face when he came around. I had not seen David in years but the memory of him still exists in me and all that knew him. My prayers will be with the family and may he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Brian Singles
July 23, 2008
God Bless you David Horton, I thought of you as a big brother and cherish the great times we spent together working side by side at the Wythe Fire Station, taking all those ambulance calls and going to all those fires back in the good old days when we had fires. You made me feel welcome the first day I walked in Station #3 back in 1983 as a scared young kid of just 22. I can remember the exact words you said that day. "Hello Brian Singles, welcome to the armpit of the city." and from that day on we had nothing but fun. I thoroughly enjoyed those 8 or 9 years we worked together, you taught me alot about being a good fireman and how to drive that old 1972 Mack. You were the best friend anyone ever had in the fire department, I'm am truly going to miss you old friend. Say hi to Sid Chellis for me. Love Brian Singles.
Kathy
July 23, 2008
My condolences to the family. I will miss those talks with our governor Mr. Horton, his phone will be awful quite now.
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