June 28th, 1946 – May 10th, 2019
Ed Horton passed away peacefully at home on May 10th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family telling stories and remembering his colorful life.
Born in Johnson City, Tennessee, Ed was preceded in death by his parents Edward C. Horton Sr. and Natalie Bates Cairns.
Graduating high school in Long Island, New York, he began his career in the United States Navy as a dental technician, finding his way back to San Diego where he had spent some of his early childhood. Motivated to continue his career, he went on to complete dental school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis on a US Navy scholarship, ultimately moving back to San Diego where he would complete his required military service and start a community practice. A creative thinker, he was recalled into active duty and served as a staffer for the US Navy Bureau of Medicine in Bethesda, MD helping build a program to support the staffing needs of of the Navy Medical Corps worldwide. Upon his return to San Diego, he pursued a position in public service, working as a staff dentist in the California Department of Corrections. Ever a Navy man, he would continue his part-time work with the US Navy Reserves with stints across Europe, the Persian Gulf, East Asia, and North Africa. He retired as a Captain after 34 years of service.
Those close to him will remember his larger-than-life personality and his tendency to share his opinion, whether or not anyone wanted to hear it and especially if it involved a crude joke. A consummate storyteller, he never met a person he couldn’t talk up, passing time on a cross-country flight or in the dental exam chair. He was most at home scuba diving off the coast of California, arguing on a tennis court, and traveling with his family and extended Navy family to Italy. In his later years, he enjoyed the company of his small puppies Marco and Polo, a never-ending telephone call, and watching sports with family in his comfortable recliner. He was married to his loving wife Carol for 44 years; their home of 40 years in Tierrasanta is the backdrop of too many stories to count – a testament to Ed’s dedication to helping friends and family in need. His zeal for life will be missed.
He is survived by his wife Carol; his son Joseph Horton; his daughter Michelle Carey; his son John Horton; grandson Jake Horton; granddaughters Sierra Horton and Isabella Carey; sisters Sandra Horton Gleich; Barbara Horton; Susan Aitken Riddle; Dawn Spencer Patel; and many nephews and nieces, and cousins.
There is a celebration of life planned for July 20th, 2019. Details to follow shortly.
Please leave condolences on the El Camino Memorial website.
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