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1976
DIED
2020
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Micah Shane Horton Obituary
BOILING SPRINGS, SC- Micah was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Micah has led a life of service to others beginning as a volunteer fireman and then a career in law enforcement. He served with the Charleston City Police Department and honorably retired from the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office.
Micah's most recent employment was with Emergency Services at BMW of Spartanburg and served with the Greenville Health Authority Police Department.
Micah was an accomplished K-9 Handler, Arson Investigator, and Certified Bomb Technician. Having received numerous awards throughout his life to include City of Spartanburg Law Enforcement Explorer of the Year, Arcadia Fire Department Junior Fireman of the Year, Arcadia Fire Department Firefighter of the Year, The Chief's Award from the Arcadia Fire Department, The T. Wayne Earley Award from the Spartanburg County Fire Chief's Association to name a few.
Micah was an active member of Boiling Springs First Baptist Church. A graduate of Dorman High School, Spartanburg Methodist College, Limestone University and the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Survivors include his two precious sons who he adored, Micah Shane Horton, Jr., and Matthew Spencer Horton of the home; mother, Jean Beaty Bradley of Arcadia and father, Douglas Warren Horton (Tammy) of Boiling Springs; brother, Brian A. Horton (fiancée Kristen Allen) of Charleston, SC and sister, Ivey Jane Horton of New Orleans, LA., and their mother Janet A. Horton; special cousins; Jennifer Massey Seigler (Mike, AJ), Chris Massey (Aleshia, Carlin and Kenna), Tony A. Horton, also a special friend, Julie Thomas and his K-9 Partner Faye. Micah was the grandson of the late Leroy and Julia Beaty of Arcadia and the late Vonnie A. and Artie Lee Horton of Boiling Springs.
A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Boiling Springs First Baptist Church, 3600 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316, conducted by The Rev. Dr. Hank Williams and The Rev. Dylan Styles, with Law Enforcement Honors by the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, Greenville Health Authority Police Department, firefighters, and first responders. Visitation will follow the service.
Interment will be private at a later date.
The family will be at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the future education of his sons at https://www.gofundme.com/f/micah-shane-amp-spencer-horton
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Kermit Baird
September 23, 2020
Micah and I worked together at the Charleston Police Department. We were Bomb Techs together and responded on that horrible day. He was a good man. My memories of him are some of my best as being a Police Officer. He was a great Officer and a Great Man.
L'Tanga Johnson
September 23, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Horton Family. Micah was a member of our BMW Team and we are family. He is missed. May you find comfort in knowing he is at rest. Fly High brother Micah!
Ashley Harris
September 23, 2020
Micah was a loving father and a great friend. I am praying for peace for the family.
Des Richardson
September 23, 2020
sending our deepest sympathies to Micahs family and frends, from all his International Fire Protection colleagues within BMW Group. Our prayers are with you.
Ella Rose Lee
September 22, 2020
I taught Micah at Fairforest. Middle School. He was a student I have never forgotten. He was a dear person. I wish I had seen him in adulthood. My deepest sympathy to his family, God chose a good one.
Love, Ella Rose Lee
Byron & Jeanette Hart
September 22, 2020
For the family: I worked with his father for many years at Prisma Health. My thoughts & prayers are with the family as you try to navigate through this sorrow of losing a loved family member. Condolences and encouragement for you all. Doug, I am so sorry to hear this and please let us all know if there is anything we can do to help. Jeanette
Linda Burns
September 22, 2020
Jean and Doug, My deepest sympathy with the loss of your son Micah . The loss of someone so special in your lives is so difficult, but what an accomplished life he had. Linda L. Burns
Angela Ivester
September 22, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mildred Horton
September 22, 2020
My sincere sympathies to Jean , Doug , and the sons of Micah . He left way too soon for us, but we will understand later.
Mark Gwinn
September 22, 2020
My condolences to Doug and to the rest of the Horton family. Our Harts
are deeply saddened. We pray Gods love and grace embraces the Horton family through the coming days.
Mark Gwinn
September 22, 2020
My condolences to Doug, and to the rest of the family. Our harts are deeply saddened. May Gods love and grace embrace Doug and his family during this difficult time. We pray he holds the Horton Family close in the coming days.
Cathy Dukes
September 21, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to Micah’s family! Jean is a neighbor of mine and I’ve known Doug for more years than I care to count! The loss of a child is something a parent should never have to go through, but God will help you if you put your trust in him! God Bless you all and be with you through this most difficult time.
Hayes Family
September 21, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Micah’s family!
Debra G Lester
September 21, 2020
My condolences to Jean, Doug, Joan and the rest of the family. God had a different answer to our prayers than what we asked, but one day we will understand. May your faith and friends bring you comfort at this most difficult time.
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