of Marshall, AR

December 17, 1923 - February 3, 2017

Leonard Dewey Horton, age 93 of Baker, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at Highland Court in Marshall. He was born in Baker, Arkansas on December 17th, 1923 to Crayton Horton and Walsie Jackson Horton.

Leonard was a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII. He gave his life to the Lord when he was 16 and spent his life serving and singing the praises of his Savior. He traveled across the state to sing at revivals and gospel singings with his wife and brothers. Leonard was a member of Eastside Missionary Baptist Church. He worked for over 50 years as a carpenter alongside his family. He finally retired at the age of 70 to stay home and care for his granddaughter, Hattie Belle. Leonard was an avid gardener and fisherman. He loved to share his crops with his friends and neighbors. He enjoyed spending time on Big Creek and Blanchard Springs. Leonard married Sue Wallis on March 22nd, 1947 and to this union was born three children.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Sue Wallis Horton of the home; his three children, Louella Mae Scroggins of Clinton, Debra Sue Barnett and husband Thomas of Mt. Vernon and Rodney Lynn Horton and wife Leisha of Baker; six grandchildren, Letha Mae Hendrickson and husband Steve of Clinton, Shelly Hooper and husband Jay of Mt. Vernon, Ed Scroggins and wife Allison of Clinton, John Thomas Barnett of Mt. Vernon, Haley Yarbrough and husband Kyle of Baker and Hattie Belle Horton, also of Baker; six great-grandchildren, Hannah Rue Ragsdale, Sarah Grace Scroggins, Rachel Barnett, Gus Scroggins, Colt Yarbrough and Adley Scroggins; and his brother and best friend, Jude Horton and wife Muriel of Baker.

Leonard is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Wilbur Horton.

Funeral services for Leonard will be 10:00 AM Monday, February 6th, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. David Wallis and Bro. Junior Avey officiating. Special music will be performed by Kelly Reves and Hattie Horton. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Sunday, February 5th, 2017 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Red Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kyle Yarbrough, Brady Horton, Jason Horton, Kevin Horton, Ronnie Lewis and Brandon McCallister. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Horton and Ed Scroggins.

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