Willie Joe Horton's Obituary
Willie Joe Horton, 66, of Slanesville, WV died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, MD. Willie was born January 26, 1950 to the late J. W. Horton, Jr. and the late Lillie Mae Horton.
Willie was a Veteran of the U.S.Army having served in the Vietnam War. Willie was an active advocate for Veterans Rights and 2nd Amendment Rights and enjoyed many outdoor activities to include hunting, shooting, and fishing. Before retiring, Willie owned and operated Horton Landscaping out of Castleton, VA.
Willie is survived by his two daughters; Laura Horton of Manassas, VA and Wendy Horton of Front Royal, VA, two sisters; Violine Childers of Chatsworth GA and Retha Mae Graham of Rentz, GA and the mother of his children, Ann Jenkins Horton of Radcliff, KY.
In addition to his parents Willie is preceded in death by his brothers, Gail and Jimmy Horton.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapels and Cremation Services, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA with Pastor Oliver Bowles officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Culpeper National Cemetery with military honors provided by Culpeper VFW Post 2524.
Memorial Donations may be made in his name to the Vietnam Veterans of America, VVA.org; 8719 Colesville Rd., Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910; 301-585-4000.
Found and Sons Funeral Chapels and Cremation Services is serving the family.
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