In Memory Of
Dale Horton
1929
2016
Dale Horton
June 25, 1929 — July 23, 2016
Dale R. Horton, 87, Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016.
He was born June 25, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Archie and Ruth (Foster) Horton. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1948. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.
Dale was employed with Fleming Foods, retiring after 47 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 17 and Scottish Rite.
On December 4, 1954, he married Carolee Barrett in Topeka, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2015. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and a son, Randy.
Survivors include two sons: Gary Horton, Cleveland, MO and, Richard (Jean) Horton, Huntington, WV; one brother, Dean (Maxine) Horton, Topeka and three grandchildren: Brooke Nicole, Sarah and Steven Horton.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka. Interment with military honors will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday at the funeral home from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
To leave a message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born June 25, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Archie and Ruth (Foster) Horton. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1948. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.
Dale was employed with Fleming Foods, retiring after 47 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 17 and Scottish Rite.
On December 4, 1954, he married Carolee Barrett in Topeka, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2015. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and a son, Randy.
Survivors include two sons: Gary Horton, Cleveland, MO and, Richard (Jean) Horton, Huntington, WV; one brother, Dean (Maxine) Horton, Topeka and three grandchildren: Brooke Nicole, Sarah and Steven Horton.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka. Interment with military honors will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday at the funeral home from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
To leave a message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dale Horton, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
6:30 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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