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Rikcy Horton Obituary

MOUNT HOLLY - Ricky Dean Horton, 55, passed away Aug. 23, 2010, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.

He was born June 27, 1955, in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Wylie and Margaret Whitley Horton.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Revival Tabernacle of Mount Holly.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.

Interment is private.

He is survived by daughter, Kinzey Horton of New York; brothers, Ted, Jimmy and Tony Horton all of Mount Holly; sisters, Brenda Peaslee of Stanley, Gearlene Hoffman of Matthews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly, 826 W. Charlotte Ave., Mount Holly, NC 28120.

Arrangements are with Greene Funeral Service, South Chapel, Gastonia.

Condolences may be sent to www.greenefuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Aug. 27, 2010.

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August 27, 2010

My heartfelt sympathy to the Horton family. I also attended high school with Ricky. Haven't seen him in ages, but I will always remember him as a fun and sweet guy.
CJ

August 27, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy.Ricky and i went to high school together.Haven't seen him in over 40 years.Cyndi Davis Williams

Angie Richardson

August 27, 2010

My sincerest sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Ricky. I will always remember his love of music. My thoughts are with you all.

Harley Morgan

August 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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