HORTON, George Emmett,

77, passed away peacefully September 19, 2016.

George was preceded in death by his siblings: De Loris Wallace, David Horton, and Barbara Moren.

George is survived by his wife of 49 years, Maxine McIntire Horton; siblings: Julian (Bobbie) Horton of Flemingsburg, Billie (Bob) Jones of Flemingsburg, and Dorothy Dalton and the late Bob Dalton of Savannah, Georgia; along with extended family.

George attended Morehead University and worked in sales at Henry Vogt Machine Co. George also owned rental properties.

His life revolved around God, country, family, and friends. George's faith was the basis of his principles and values. George was an avid tennis player.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to Hand to Hand Ministries, 2225 Steier Lane, Louisville, KY.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday, Septmeber 22, 2016 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road Louisville, Ky.
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