He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and former owner of Horton Auto Salvage.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Charlie Harrison and Estelle Horton; brothers Harrison, James, Charles, Calvin, Lloyd and Jimmy; sisters, Doris, Jessie and Frances.
Survivors include his children, William (Billy) Horton Jr., Donald Horton, Debra Offutt (Tim) and Dolly Jamison (Carl); sisters, Margie Langham (Wayne) and Joyce Louden (Johnny); brother, Bruce Horton (Shirley); 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 AM on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home. Visitation from 4-8 PM on Thursday.