William "Bill" Woodrow Horton, Jr., 55, of 1114 Simpson Street in Eden, passed away Wednesday evening, April 30, 2014, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, May 3, at Wayside Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.
Mr. Horton was born August 14, 1958 in Rockingham County, NC. He was a graduate of Morehead High School, Class of 1976 and a member of Wayside Baptist Church in Ridgeway, VA. He was a retiree of Karastan Mills. Bill was an antique car collector and enthusiast, along with being an avid Carolina Tarheels and Baltimore Orioles fan. He was also a Baptist minister. Bill was a member of Ole Tyme Way Brethren Bluegrass Gospel Band and was multi-talented, playing many string instruments.
He is survived by his wife, Melanie Scotton Horton of the home; two daughters, Alyssa Horton and her friend, Brandon Boles, and Erika Horton, both of the home; mother, Pattie Eanes Watkins and husband, George of Eden; half-brother, Billy Horton and wife, Connie of Suffolk, VA; and half-sister, Sandra Knickerbocker and husband, Harry of Virginia Beach, VA.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Woodrow Horton, Sr. and his maternal grandmother, Hettie Eanes.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Baptist Church, 1256 Morehead Avenue, Ridgeway, VA 24148; or to American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
We are sorry for your loss.
Love and prayers,
Ray, Gail, CC, and Cheyenne Woods
Gail Woods
Dear Horton Family,
Our family is so sorry for your loss. We are praying for all of you and hope that your memories will comfort you.
Lisa, Lathan and Payton Mills
Lisa Mills
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Sheila
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We know God has you all wrapped in his arms. We love you!!
Joe & Jodi Ringbauer
Melanie and girls, Bill was such a very sincere man. He and Bryant shared many years together. So sorry for you and the girls.
Bryant, Lori, Mark and Matthew Bailey
Lori
Bill was a great friend and person. My prayers are with his family.
Mike Hensley
We are sorry for your loss. We are praying for you. We will be unable to be there in person as we now live in Kentucky but we will be thinking and praying for you in the coming days.
With Sympathy,
Kent, Cheryl and Amelia Mann
Cheryl Smith Mann
Bill was a true man of God and we enjoyed hearing him preach...We are so sorry to hear the sad news...He will be missed but, he will forever be in your hearts and will live on in you girls...You all will be in our thoughts and prayers...Love to you all.....
Wanda & Junior Shelton
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family,so sorry for your loss.
Tammy E.Truitt & Bo
We are lifting all of you up in prayer, so thankful to know God has you in His Loving arms and the assurance that Bill is in Heaven. We love you all and are with you in spirit today.
Monte and Linda Morrison
I am very sorry for your loss. Bill was a good man and truly loved The Lord Jesus.
Joe Zanetti
To the Horton & Scotton families, We are sorry to hear about your loss. Bill was a good sunday school teacher. We ebjoyed hearing him. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead. We are praying for you. Love and prayers ,Harold, Nancy, Julie Raines, Lisa and Reno Frissen.
Nancy Raines
sorry for your loss
peggy & patricia
peggy atwal
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