George Horton

George Oliver Horton of Crowley, Texas was received into the arms of his Lord on Saturday October 30 after courageously battling Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on April 6, 1949.

George graduated from Del Norte High School in Albuquerque and proudly served in the US Navy for 4 years in the Viet Nam war. He then completed his Bachelors of Ministry from California Baptist University.

George worked for Central Freight Lines for 34 years in various job roles. He loved his Central Freight family. He was a loving and devoted father to Jonathan, faithfully following him throughout his school sports and activities. He loved and supported his stepchildren Ryan and Jae, and the apple of his eye was his wife Judy. He adored his six grandchildren.

Serving the Lord was George’s passion. He faithfully and tirelessly served in multiple leadership and servant roles within his church even while battling the Parkinson’s progression.

George often shared stories of his summer trips to his grandparent’s farm in New Mexico. He cherished these memories as some of the happiest times of his life.

George was preceded in death by his first wife Diana, parents George and Mae Dell Horton and grandparents George and Iva Horton, and Oliver and Una Scott. He is survived by his wife of 21 years Judy; son Jonathan Horton, wife Rebecca; son Ryan Pieper; daughter Jae and husband Jeff Keller; Grandchildren Cole, Jaylynn, Riley, Sutton, Emma, and Hadlyn; sisters Carrie Berry, Betty Johnson, and Carol Luikens.

The funeral service will be held at Crowley First United Methodist Church, 509 Peach Street in Crowley at 11am Thursday November 4. Visitation to be held at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth, from 5-7 pm on Wednesday November 3rd.

Memorials, if you desire, may be made to Crowley First United Methodist Church (Building Fund) 509 Peach Street, Crowley, Texas, 76036.

I little knew that morning.

God was going to call your name,

When you lived you were so loved,

When you died, we all still felt the same.

It broke my heart to loose you,

you did not go alone,

for part of me went with you,

the day God called you home.

You left me beautiful memories

your love is still my guide,

and though we cannot see you,

you're always at my side.

Emotions now are heart broken

and things won't be the same,

We all must leave this world

and we will see each other again.

–Ron Tranmer