of Marshall, AR
February 27, 1923 - November 24, 2017
Ezra Horton, age 94 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, November 24th, 2017 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. He was born in Canaan, Arkansas on February 27th, 1923 to Ras E. Horton and Veda M. Stricker Horton. He was a life-long resident of Marshall, Arkansas.
Ezra was a farmer, a World War II veteran of the 594th Army Air Forces Base Unit of the United States Army, a member of the Arkansas State House of Representatives and long-term employee of the Arkansas State Highway Department. His passion for the Arkansas Razorbacks, whether football or basketball, was well known. For many years he and Lois traveled and tailgated to all Razorback in-state football games and often went to the Southwest Conference Tournament in Dallas, Texas. Ezra attended the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church all of his life. He had a kind sweet soul and will be missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of seventy-plus years, Lois Taylor Horton; three children, Rick Horton and wife Janice of Marshall, David Horton and wife Nancy of Lynchburg, Virginia and Nancy Blair and husband Jim of Fayetteville; six grandchildren, Galen Horton and wife Christy, Tessa Sedder and husband Mike, Brandon Horton and wife Kessley, Allison Green and husband Liam, Treigh Williams and wife Jeanie and Elizabeth Weaver and husband Jordan; ten great-grandchildren, Emiley Hegel and husband Evan, Grace Horton, Major Horton, Alexa Sedder, L.J. Green, Kenzie Green, Bree Green, Mason Williams, Ashton Weaver and Cole Weaver; nephew, Stephen Horton and wife Cheryl; niece, Stephana Loyd and husband Tim; great-niece, Amber Solomon and husband David; and great-nephew, Daniel Loyd and wife Taylor.
Ezra is preceded in death by his parents, Ras and Veda Horton; one sister, Eunice Horton; two brothers, A.D. Horton and Devoy Horton; and two grandchildren, Holly Marie Horton and Brian David Horton.
Funeral services for Ezra will be 2:00 PM Sunday, November 26th, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Shirl Williams officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Galen Horton, Treigh Williams, Stephen Horton, Ronnie Barrett, Mike Baker and Scottie Tumbleson. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Searcy County Veterans Memorial Association, 108 Noah Horton Memorial Drive, Marshall, Arkansas 72650.
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11 Condolence(s)
yvonne kimbrell
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
dear lois and family , I am so sorry for your loss . he was a good man. GOD BLESS EACH ONE. with much love ,yvonne
Linda Passmore
Monday, November 27, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Greg Woods
Monday, November 27, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Ezra’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.
DW
Sunday, November 26, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4
(3) "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. (4)
And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".
George
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Another one that answered the call has left. So many family stories take on a different meaning now as the main characters file off the stage. Ezra was a central post in the Bear Creek community for so many years and was always available with that helping hand. He will be missed.
Kathy Jim Horton Williams
Sunday, November 26, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Will be thinking about each of you during this time. Much love and prayers to Ms Lois, Ricky, David, and Nancy Beth!
Susan Baker Webb
Sunday, November 26, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of Ezra's passing. He was one of the greats. He will always be remembered for all his accomplishments and his kindness. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Sincerely
Susan Webb
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Very sorry to hear this. Ezra and I were were great friends.
Sandy Hardcastle
Saturday, November 25, 2017
I have known this sweet man for years. Always smiling and caring. He loved his wife and the rest of his family. He loved the Razorbacks but, he also loved candy! He is no longer in pain and he is with the Lord. Nancy and Rick took wonderful care of him. I may not be at the service but, my heart is there. I miss you already Ezra!
Linda McBride
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Peace to each of Mr. Horton’s Family.
He was a much loved citizen of his community and the matriarch of a wonderful family.
Every condolence i can think of is sent to his family from my heart to theirs.
Love and Peace,
Linda
Donna Mc Gee
Friday, November 24, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to all of your family, Mrs. .Lois, Rick, David and Nancy.
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