James Robert Horton

Services for James Robert (J.R.) (Bobby) (Slim) Horton, 82, of Ben Wheeler, Texas are scheduled for 1 pm Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, Texas. Graveside services will follow at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.

Viewing is available for family and friends on Friday evening March 3rd from 6:30 to 7:30pm.

J.R. passed away suddenly at home in Ben Wheeler after a short illness on February 28, 2017.

‘Bobby’ as he was known by his close friends and family was born on April 13, 1934 in Dallas, Texas to Taylor ‘TM’ and Winnie Elam Horton. He grew up and attended school in Dallas, Texas. He later moved to east Texas where he met the love of his life.

J.R. married his sweetheart Jo Lynn in 1959 and they had their only daughter Dianna the following year.

J.R. worked as a freight handler and a truck driver for over thirty years before retiring. His tall stature thin physique earned him the nickname ‘Slim’ among his friends and coworkers.

J.R. was committed to working hard and providing for his family. Even after retirement he continued to work countless hours on the farm and still managed to devote much of his time to his wife.

He loved his family and enjoyed working on the farm. He cherished memories of family vacations with his wife and daughter. He loved taking his grandchildren and great-grandchildren fishing. J.R. was known as a straight-forward and honest man, and because of that, he was trusted and loved by the people in his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters-in-law, Mary Meredith, Nan Lewis, Peggy Parker; and brothers-in-law, Benny Frank Pennington, Morgan Pennington.

James is survived by his loving wife Jo Lynn Horton; his daughter and son-in-law Dianna Lynn and Joe McCauley; grandchildren, Bridgette Browne, Brandy Browne, Britney Martin; great grandchildren, Makayla Brown, Elliott Browne, Shiloh Browne, Felicity Jimison, Maddison Jimison, Angelina Jimison; sisters-in-law, Frances Hyde, Maudie Whatley, and Ginger Pennington, and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

If you would like to give flowers, Mrs. Horton would prefer living or potted plants as opposed to cut flower arrangements so that they can serve as a lasting memorial to her beloved “Sweetie”.