Clark Ray Horton, 58, of Carrier Mills, IL passed away at his place of residence on Monday February 23, 2026 at 7:32 pm. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 28 at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will be held at 10 am until service time with Reverend Donnie Hughes officiating. Burial will follow services at Reids Chapel Cemetery in Stonefort, IL.
Clark was born on April 9, 1967 in Harrisburg, IL to Cletis Horton and the former Della Headrick.
He married the former Amber Payne on June 13, 2015; she survives.
Clark was a coal miner at Willow Lake Mines for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and his horses were his pride and joy. Most of all, he loved his family and spending time with them.
He is survived by his Wife: Amber Horton of Carrier Mills, IL; Parents: Cletis and Della Horton of Harrisburg, IL; Children: Josh (Dava) Horton of Golconda, IL, Cody (Courtney Wilson) of Harrisburg, IL and Kristina (Travis) Dunn of Carrier Mills, IL; Grandchildren: Connor Horton, Avery Dunn, Rylan Dunn, Kylin Horton, Kynlee Horton and Coby Horton; Sisters: Janice Horton and Tammy Curry both of Harrisburg, IL; Special niece: Chloe Horton of Harrisburg, IL, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
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410 Oak St, Carrier Mills, IL 62917

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