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1932 - 2022
 BENJAMIN M. HORTON, SR., 90, of Barboursville, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 20, 2022. Ben was born July 2, 1932, in Lester, W.Va., a son of the late Kermit and Hazel Horton. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Noel and Libby, two sisters-in-law, Anise and Jo, and one brother-in-law, Roy, Jr. He graduated from Trap Hill High School in 1950. After high school, he served honorably in the United States Air Force. He graduated from Marshall University and retired from Cabell County Schools. He is remembered fondly by countless individuals for multiple decades of service as a teacher, principal, and advocate for education. He was a member of Cannonsburg Primitive Baptist Church, WVAEMSP, and the “Breakfast Bunch,” a longtime gathering of faithful friends. He was a regular presence in hallways, ballfields, sanctuaries, and homes throughout the Tri-State area. More than anything, he will be remembered as the most gentle, wise, humble, loyal, and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife Frances Hamm Horton; one son, Benjamin Horton, Jr. (Cheryl) of Milton, W.Va.; one daughter, Karen Miller (Mark) of Scott Depot, W.Va.; one brother, Delford Horton (Gertie) of Stansbury Park, Utah; sisters-in-law Lois Hill (Jim) of Richmond, Va., Margaret Riffe (Jan) of Holmen, Wis., and Ada Maynor (Steve) of Uneeda, W.Va.; seven grandchildren, Bethany Dejarnett, Jill Holdsworth (Steven), Greg Keiling (Monica), Ashley Reynolds, Ty Miller, Luke Miller (Mary Kate), and Olivia Horton; nine great-grandchildren, Austin and Tucker Dejarnett, Andrew and Cameron Holdsworth, Trevor and Jaxon Keiling, Baylee and Brayden Reynolds, and Jason Adkins; close cousin Haskel Huffman (Patty); and numerous other family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cannonsburg Primitive Baptist Church, 1215 West Collins St., Flatwoods, KY 41139 or the West Virginia Reading Association at www.wvreading.com/donate. Sincere thanks to Dr. Shawn Coffman for his compassionate care. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Wallace Funeral Home with Elders Joe Miller, Eddy Lester, and John Funk officiating. Entombment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens with military honors. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.timeformemory.net/wallace. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Mark Pauley
choptopsbbq8@gmail.com
Tuesday September 27, 2022 at
2:53 PM
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The world lost a wonderful man. I was lucky enough to have him as my elementary school principal in the 80s. Prayers for the family
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Diana Ballengee
Dsballengee@gmail.com
Thursday August 25, 2022 at
12:48 PM
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Mrs. Horton;Ben,Bethany,Jill and family;My dear friends, Karen, Mark, Ty and Luke and family and every family member, I was so sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Horton. He was such a gentleman and so kind and thoughtful to our family. I respected him so much. I'm so glad we met Mr. Horton. My prayers are for God to give each of you extra strength, comfort and guidance during this difficult time. My Love to each of you.
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Roberta McKeand
Wednesday August 24, 2022 at
5:00 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of Mr.Horton's passing. He was my boss for several years while I was teaching and all of us had a great deal of respect for him and confidence in his decision making. He was a really good guy.
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Margaret Stone
Wednesday August 24, 2022 at
3:32 PM
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With heartfelt sympathy, so very sorry for your loss.
Margaret and Riley Stone
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Susan Hage
Wednesday August 24, 2022 at
11:55 AM
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We are so sorry for your loss! Mr. Horton was the principal at Gallaher School when our children were there. He was wonderful and well loved!!
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Susan Hage
Wednesday August 24, 2022 at
11:51 AM
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We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Horton was the principal at Gallaher School when our children were there. He was wonderful and well loved!!
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Ron Oliver , Amelia Island Florida
Wednesday August 24, 2022 at
5:00 AM
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T am saddened to learn about the passing of my friend Ben. Ben was a outstanding educator, mentor, and friend. Ben will be missed by family and his many friends. My deepest sympathy to Ben's wife and family.
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Judy Abbess Browning
praisethelord789@comcast.net
Tuesday August 23, 2022 at
5:19 AM
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Ben, please accept my and Nazim II's condolences in the passing of your dad. ??
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Shirley Smith Cook
Tuesday August 23, 2022 at
4:17 AM
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Frances, Ben Jr., Karen and rest of family, What a pleasure it was to know Ben from the school system to the softball field where I knew he best. I called him "Gentle Ben" and he would just smile and chuckle. I hadnt seen him for years since I moved to Florida when I retired. Thank you so much for inviting me to his 90th birthday party. I had my picture made with him that I will cherish the rest of my life. What an incredible human being who loved his family so very much.
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Leon J Hamm
Monday August 22, 2022 at
7:30 PM
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Much love to the family.
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