Dick Horton
Dick Horton
Age: 83
Died: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin
Born: January 16, 1933 at Dodge City
Parents: Ted & Helen (Hulse) Horton
Marriage: to La Rue Allison on October 5, 1952 at Cimarron
Dick grew up in Wright, Dodge City & Cimarron and graduated from Cimarron High School. After graduating High School he moved to Leoti to farm with his Uncle. In 1963 he purchased his farm in Northern Kearny County and was a life long farmer-stockman. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Deerfield. He served 8 years on the Deerfield School Board and was active in the Deerfield Brotherhood. He enjoyed woodworking. Dick was preceded in death by his Parents, Brother- Andy Horton, Sister- Mary Lee Quijada & Grandson- Nick Horton.
Survivors: Wife La Rue Horton
3 Sons Jim Horton
Ken Horton
Mark Horton
Sister Eleanor Gleason
8 Grandchildren
9 Great-Grandchildren
Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Friday
Place: United Methodist Church in Deerfield
Officiating: Rev Doug Olson
Burial: Deerfield Cemetery
Memorials: United Methodist Church
In care of Garnand Funeral Home
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com