of Marshall, AR
April 17, 1940 - October 7, 2022
Willis Dale Horton, age 82 of Marshall, Arkansas entered into his eternal resting place on Friday, October 7th, 2022 at Washington Regional in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born in Zack, Arkansas on April 17th, 1940 to Roy Sylvester Horton and Alice Williams Horton.
Willis Horton was a 1957 graduate of Marshall High School. He worked at Roy Horton Chevrolet after graduating. He served as the youngest Searcy County Judge between 1964-1974. Willis owned and operated Gene's Automotive Parts Store. He then went on to work for his nephew's family business, DR Horton Homes. Upon retirement he returned to his home in Marshall to resume his cattle ranching. The second love of his life, behind his wife Glenda of 64 years, was horse racing. He quickly ascended to the highest levels of this sport. He championed one Kentucky Oaks winner, three Kentucky Derby contenders, two Eclipse Award champions and two Kentucky stallions. Willis was known and loved the world over throughout the horse racing community. Born of four brothers and one sister, he was a devoted family man.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Holsted Horton of the home; one son, Kevin Horton and wife, Laurie of Marshall; granddaughters, Tressa de Miranda and husband, Ben of Fayetteville, Brandi Horton and fiance, Grant of Little Rock and Courtney Matyja and husband, Shay of Vilonia; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Dale de Miranda, Emma Pearl de Miranda, Noah Matyja and Chloey Matyja; brother, Leon Horton and wife, Violet of Clarksville, Texas and sister-in-law, Wilma Horton of Morrilton.
Willis is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Alice Horton; sons, Mark Cam Horton and Crandall Dale Horton and siblings, T.J. Horton, Kathleen Horton Sanders, Eugene Roy Horton and Eutaw Winford Horton.
Funeral services for Willis Dale will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Don Campbell and Bro. Shirl Williams officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Bearers will be Case Clay, Adam Redman, Jack Manes, Joe Carl Sullivan, Grant Troillet and Ben de Miranda. Honorary bearers will be D.L. Adams, James Hubbard, Leroy Sullins, Terry Gage and Gail Matthews.
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56 Condolence(s)
Gary Stephen Gibson (relative of his)
Saturday, January 21, 2023
So sorry to hear of his passing. Wish I had known he was in the hospital, just 5 minutes from my house. He was part of our great family lineage and was so loved by everyone.
Diane sndHenry Treece
Monday, November 28, 2022
so sorry for your loss of Willis and Czm.
Lisa Dies Morris
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Glenda and Kevin,
I just learned of Cam’s and Willis Dale’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences during this time.
We were fortunate to have you as neighbors, friends and playing softball together.
Willis Dale had a lot of good memories with my dad that I know he cherished. Prayers and all the memories that were made help during this time of healing.
Lisa Dies Morris
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Glenda and Kevin,
I just learned of Cam’s and Willis Dale’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences during this time.
We were fortunate to have you as neighbors, friends and playing softball together.
Willis Dale had a lot of good memories with my dad that I know he cherished. Prayers and all the memories that were made help during this time of healing.
Earlene Loggains Carter
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
So sorry for your loss ðŸ™
Jane Williams
Friday, October 14, 2022
Glenda and family, we are so very sorry to hear about Willis Dale. We will be praying for your family to have that peace that only Jesus can give.
Jane Williams
Friday, October 14, 2022
Glenda and family, we are so very sorry to hear about Willis Dale. We will be praying for your family to have that peace that only Jesus can give.
Karen Kay Balentine Knight
Friday, October 14, 2022
Glenda, Kevin & family, I’m so sad & sorry for your loss! I loved being able to,Joke with Willis Dale! He was a good guy & good cousin! Prayers for the family! Kay
pauline Ragland
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
So sorry for your loss, praying for comfort for the family.
Amy Morgan
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
May God surround your family during this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amy Morgan
(Once of Leslie Ar Herbert Morgan’s daughter)
Buddy and Sonya Parks
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Willie was a good man and will be missed by all.
Mary Ann Murphey
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Glenda, I am so sorry for your loss. My love, hugs and prayers are with you and your family at this time and always. I apologize for not being physically able to be with you at the services today.
If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. God be with you and family.
Louis Horton jr
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Willis Dale, so sorry we did not get together 2 years ago. I remember the days when we would visit at your home at Zack. Our families were so close. Those were the good ole days….I am going to trust that we will celebrate in heaven together, all together once again! My prayers for all the family.
Mike and Peggy Harris
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Our family is sending deepest sympathy to Willis Dale’s family and friends. I delivered propane to Willis Dale for many years.
Holly Kemp
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
You were a real HOOT. Enjoyed talking horse with you. Keep an eye out for the other Cowboys up there. And their horses.
James R. Kelley
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Glenda and all the family, I am truly sorry for your loss of a fine man. I have many memories of enjoying a day at the races with Willis, Cam, and VC many years ago. I am thankful for each one of those memories and pray that God blesses you at this time.
Jim and Charlsie McBride
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
We are sorry for your loss. With our sympathy and prayers.
Jack and Edna Treat
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Gary and Barbara West
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
So many happy memories of time spent with Glenda and Willie and their family We enjoyed many years of worshipping together at First Baptist Church in Marshall Softball games and tournaments. Willis Dale was one of the most giving and caring friends you would ever have or need His presence in Searcy County will be missed We will be remembering his family in our thoughts and prayers
Brenda Lewis
Monday, October 10, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss. Willis was a great person to be around and will be missed by everyone who knew him. To each of you, remember the good times and the memories.
Terry Milam
Monday, October 10, 2022
Willis Dale was a man I deeply respected. He was always kind and gracious when he invited me to his home. We always had great visits especially when he shared stories about his horses. I will miss him.
Valerie Kelley Hayes
Monday, October 10, 2022
Glenda and Kevin, Praying for you during this tough time. May you feel the comfort of Jesus arms around you. Love you cousins! â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Alan Watts
Monday, October 10, 2022
He will be missed by many. May God Bless his friends and family.
Rich Watts
Monday, October 10, 2022
Sorry for your loss. My condolences for the entire Horton family.
Alice Daniel
Monday, October 10, 2022
Dear Glenda, Kevin, Laurie, and all the Horton family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your loved one, Willis Dale. Searcy County lost a good man and a good friend! He was always smiling and ready to talk when he came to our hardware store to visit George and the other guys that hung out there. He will be missed by all who knew him! My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. May God give you peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Alice Daniel and family
Amber and Chase Crawford
Monday, October 10, 2022
Glenda, Kevin, and all the Horton family, sending you love a prayers during this difficult time. Willis Dale will be missed by all.
Amber and Chase
Janice Todd & Rachel Harness
Monday, October 10, 2022
Our family sends our condolences for your loss. We pray for peace and comfort for all your family. Willis Dale will be missed by everyone that knew him.
TREVA BRANSCUM
Monday, October 10, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.
Joyce Turney
Monday, October 10, 2022
Glenda and Family, so sorry to learn of Willis Dale’s passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.ðŸ™ðŸ™
Neva Lee Baumert
Monday, October 10, 2022
I have know this man my entire life.He was always so kind to me.Remember he and Glenda dating.So sorry for your loss he will surely be missed.
Debbie and Harold blackwell
Monday, October 10, 2022
Glenda Kevin and Laurie We are sending our prayers dad has lots of memories thru the years of Willis dale
Don and Reita Yarbrough
Monday, October 10, 2022
Sorry for your loss
Rhonda and Larry Rowlett
Monday, October 10, 2022
Glenda,Kevin and all the Horton family,
We are sending you Love and prayers at this hard time.
Rhonda and Larry
Jimmy and Beverly Horton
Monday, October 10, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Terry and Reta Brewer
Monday, October 10, 2022
Glenda, Kevin and Horton family, our hearts are deeply sadened by the lose of Willis Dale. You and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Terry and Reta Brewer
Patsy mccutcheon
Monday, October 10, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. God bless
Susan Baker Webb
Monday, October 10, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the family. I will keep you all in my prayers. Willie will be sorely missed. He was a great man.
Sincerely
Susan
Regina Moore
Monday, October 10, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers for entire family.
Coy & Sue Horton
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Glenda, Kevin and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Willis Dale's humor will be missed.. May God's peace bring comfort to you.
James and Gayle Tilley
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Glenda, Kevin and other members of the Horton family, you have our deepest condolences. May you have peace and comfort as you remember Willie’s life. God Bless each one of you!
Janet Hubbard Rainbolt
Sunday, October 9, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about Willie passing. He was a good man and a good friend. I have such good memories of Willie and our 1957 classmates. We had lots of good times. I am praying for Glenda, Kevin and family. May God give you strength needed at this sad lime.
Glenda Griffith
Sunday, October 9, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace as only he can. Willis Dale was always kind and gracious. Our prayers are with you all.
Judith Branscum
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to all the family and many many friends of Willis Dale. May you be comforted as only our Father in Heaven can provide.
David & Judy Branscum
Dianne (Roese) Bullard
Sunday, October 9, 2022
So sorry to learn of Willis Dale passing and thinking of your family during this time!
James and Leada Horton
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Love and prayers and our deepest sympathy to all the family. Willis Dale was loved by many and will be missed. God bless you all.
Julie Netland
Sunday, October 9, 2022
So sorry for the loss many prayers and thoughts for the family
James and Jeri White
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Our deepest sympathy
Larry and Dianna Grace
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Glenda and family, So sorry for your loss. We will be praying for all of you for Gods peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Maybelle Morris
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Glenda, Kevin, Laurie, & all the grandkids & great grands, I’m so sorry for your loss. Willie was one of the good guys. Cherish all your memories they will help you every day. Prayers for comfort for all of you 💔💔
Carla Kelley
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Glenda/Kevin & family, so sorry to hear about Willis Dale. We are sending many prayers for the days to come. Hugs.â¤ï¸
Eddie & Pam Cannada
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Willis Dale was a good person and friend. Prayers for Gods comfort surround you at this time.
Lisa & Tim Parks
Sunday, October 9, 2022
So sorry to hear of Willis Dale’s passing. He was a truly special person. Prayers for God’s comforting presence during this time. ðŸ™
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Sunday, October 9, 2022
We are truly sorry for your loss of a husband, father and grandfather and our loss of a lifetime friend.
Elaine Lewis
Sunday, October 9, 2022
My condolences to the entire Horton family. May God cover you in peace.
Gail ann Ann Matthews
Sunday, October 9, 2022
So many memories ofGlenda and Willie . We didn’t know we were not related to Hortons and Sanders our girls Julia and Jennifer didn’t either Gods Blessing to him and family Jimmy is waiting and saying Well SON Love you’ll
Shawn and Patrick carter