Mr. James Albert Horton
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Mr. James Albert Horton

  • May 17, 1925 - July 2, 2012
  • Jackson, Georgia
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“I met Chris & Al in 1988 at the church I was attending in Miami. I was a single mom with a baby at that time, going through a difficult divorce from...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Cathy - Lighthouse Point, FL

“Don't fall off that cloud Al. We will be with you again someday, someway. We love our children and the Lovely Chris, and will always look after...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: LEANNE & KERRY TANDY - Merkel, TX

“I love you so much papa!! I'm happy you are at peace now with our Lord Jesus sitting at the right hand of the father. There will never be another...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Sandy Horton - Homestead, FL

“Lee, thinking of you and praying for peace during this time! ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Patti Hyatte - Macon, GA - Friend

“As I child I remember all the great times together...our visits in East Point to hear Lee play the organ. Going to Miami to hang with Aunt Teen and...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Faith Moore McKinney - Atlanta, GA

“Lee tell your mom I am so sorry for her and the family,s loss Uncle al was and always be a great man the lord has a mission for him this is why he...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Steve Horton - Tyrone , GA

“I have so many wonderful memories of uncle al & aunt teen. I loved him very much, & was very close to him growing up, they we my God parents, & gave...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Kathy (Horton) Hood - sharpsburg, GA


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Mr. James Albert Horton, age 87, of Jackson, GA, formerly of McDonough passed away July 2, 2012. Mr. Horton was born in Fulton County the son of the late Wilfred Albert and Mae Newborn Horton. He served in his country in the US Army from 1943 – 1945. Mr. Horton was a parishioner of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church where he enjoyed serving as a Eucharist Minister and being active in his church. He was a member of the National Riflemen Association where he received several awards for his shooting skills. He worked for Eastern Air Lines for 40 plus years and was a flight instructor for several years. Survivors are his wife, Chris Horton of Jackson; children, Elizabeth Lee McWilliams (Jim) of Jackson, Michael Horton (Kandece) of Miami, and Sandra Rose of Homestead, Florida; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; brother, Charles W. Horton of Lawrenceville, and a sister, Mildred Mayne of Peachtree City; several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass for James Horton will be Thursday, July 5, 2012 – 11:00 AM at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church in McDonough with Father Chito Palang officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in East Point, Georgia. Haisten Funeral Home – McDonough 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com