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William "Bill" Posey Horton Jr.

3 October, 1937 – 28 May, 2019
IN THE CARE OF

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services

William "Bill" Horton passed away peacefully at his home on May 28, 2019.

Born on October 3, 1937, he was the son of the late William P. Horton Sr. and Anne Horton. He was predeceased by his brother, Jim and niece, Angela Horton.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Vickie; daughter, Jenni; son, Billy and his wife, Lori; grandchildren, Clayton and Alli; also sister-in-law, Lorene Horton; and niece, Cathy Smitherman.

Bill earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from UGA in 1959 and then began his life's work at Horton's Drug Store. Bill was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church Athens and a member of the B&P Sunday school class. He was an Eagle Scout and an avid sports fan, loving boats, antique cars and UGA football. Most of all, he was a loving and caring husband and father.

The family will receive friends Thursday, May 30 from 6-8 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Athens. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Athens Building Fund, 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA 30601 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com

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FAMILY

Vickie Fields HortonWife

Jenni HortonDaughter

Billy Horton (Lori)Son

Lorene HortonSister-in-law

Cathy SmithermanNiece

Mr. Horton leaves his two grandchildren, Clayton and Alli, to cherish his memory.

PALLBEARERS

Jeff AdamsActive Pallbearer

Dallas CannadyActive Pallbearer

Wilson DenneyActive Pallbearer

Doug DillardActive Pallbearer

Jackie GriffinActive Pallbearer

Wade MullisActive Pallbearer

Chad WagnerActive Pallbearer

B&P Sunday School ClassHonorary Pallbearers

DONATIONS

First Baptist Church Athens Building Fund355 Pulaski St., Athens, Georgia 30601

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105

Services

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