of Marshall, AR
October 14, 1926 - June 21, 2024
Julian ''Jude'' Morris Horton, age 97, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday June 21, 2024 at home. Jude was born at home in Baker, Arkansas on October 14, 1926 to Crayton Horton and Walsie Jackson Horton. Jude married Muriel Ragland Horton and they were married for 77 years until Muriel's passing in February 2024.
Jude went to school at Red Hill until his high school years where he attended Marshall High School. After high school Jude was drafted to the army. He served in World War II at Okinawa. Later he became a military police in South Korea. When he returned home in the later 1940's he worked at drywall for several years before becoming a brick mason in the 1970's. His brick mason work can be seen on the East side of the town square where he bricked a spiral staircase. He passed on the trade to his son, Johnny Horton and his nephew, Billy Dean Ragland, who also became brick masons. Jude enjoyed fishing. Over the years he took many fishing trips with all of his family. He fished with his wife, his brother and his kids; but he also fished with his grandkids, great grandkids and their families. Jude had many talents which included knapping, singing and gardening. Jude attended several "Knappings" where people from all over the United States came to buy his arrowheads he had made. Jude made the arrowheads with original Indian tools such as antlers and sandstones. Jude was a renowned gospel singer. In his early years he sang in a quartet with his brothers and his dad, who taught music school. He sang all over the county and on the radio with Garth Brooks' grandmother, Nell Hedges. He would pass on his talents and love of gospel music to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jude sang in his later years at many gospel singings with his granddaughter. Lastly, Jude was a master gardener. He spent hours upon hours growing a big, beautiful garden. He loved to cook from the garden. He also loved to share all his prize vegetables with his family. He and Muriel had an agreement that he would grow it and she would can it so that they could have that fresh taste all year round.
Survivors include his children, Linda (the late Hershel) Bramlett of Botkinburg, Johnny (Loretta) Horton of Marshall, Kevin (Joy) Horton of Marshall and Brady Horton also of Marshall; grandchildren, Mandy (Luke) Ragland of Marshall, Wilbur Bramlett of Botkinburg, Jason (Nancy) Horton of Russellville, Reva (Brock) Harness of Marshall, Whitney (Paul) Bradley of Marshall, Garrett Horton of Flippin, Jade (Seth) Brenaman of Marshall, Kasie Proffitt of Yellville, Caleb Horton of Marshall and Christian Horton of Texas; a host of great-grandkids and great-great grandkids; two half-brothers, Dallas Horton and Darrell Horton and one half-sister, Donal Hudspeth.
Jude is preceded in death by his parents, Crayton Horton and Walsie Jackson Horton; his wife, Muriel Horton; brothers, Wilbur Horton and Leonard Horton and one half-brother, David Horton.
A graveside memorial service will be 3:00 PM Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 at Grandview Cemetery near Morning Star, Arkansas with Bro. Rick Montgomery and Bro. Jason Horton officiating. Bearers will be Brock Harness, Wilbur Bramlett, Luke Ragland, Isaac Bramlett, Blayn Harness and Ethan Ragland. Honorary bearers will be Brady Horton, Johnny Horton, Kevin Horton, Garrett Horton, Caleb Horton, Christian Horton and Jason Horton.
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19 Condolence(s)
Marinda Holliman and Rick Holliman
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Sorry to hear about Jude and send our sympathies and prayers for comfort to the family.
I have good memories of seeing Jude when he and my cousin Muriel and family would come to John and Laura (Freeman) Ragland's Store, which was down the road from Grandpa Roscoe Ragland's store out at Morning Star. I also remember when Jude would come out to Rock Creek and go deer hunting with my grandpa Will Holliman, my dad Doyle Holliman and me. He loved to get on a deer stand and wait for Will's dogs to run a deer "over" him!! Those are special memories for me about Jude.
Rick and Marinda Holliman
nancy jones
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Jude was a true disciple and touched many lives in his time here on earth. He will be missed by all that knew him. My prayer to the family is for peace and comfort during this time of sorrow. It is hard to let go of those we love.My condolences to all.
Carolyn Bramlett
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Sending my prayers to the family. Sounds like he had a great long life..I only meet him one time,an I thought he was wonderful man at just that one meeting.
Prayers for you Wilber,AN your Mom,Linda. Carolyn.
Pastor John Eslinger
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Our deepest condolences and prayers for Kevin, Garrett, and all the Horton family from the church family of Pilot Mountain Grace Bible Fellowship.
John Henry Jones
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Jason I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. From reading the obituary I would have loved to have known him. He was a fantastic man and now I can understand how you got to be you from listening to your grandfather. We rejoice that you SHALL see him again soon. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
James and Gayle Tilley
Saturday, June 22, 2024
The family of Jude Horton has our deepest condolences and prayers of comfort and peace. God Bless each one!
Ron and Cindy Richards
Saturday, June 22, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of your family’s loss.
Albert & Anna(Rainbolt) Maze
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brends zLewid
Saturday, June 22, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. Both Muriel and Jude were great people and will be truly missef.
Keith Eaton & Family
Saturday, June 22, 2024
One of my favorite kinfolks. He would always ask how my mom was, being about the same age, then when she died, he'd tell me how he missed her. I miss him.
Desha Duncan
Saturday, June 22, 2024
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. During the time I was a caregiver to Mrs. Muriel and Mr. Jude, I thoroughly enjoyed it. They were quite the characters. I pray for your peace and comfort.
Renee Wallis Thieme
Saturday, June 22, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a neighbor of ours when I was growing up. Prayers for the family.
Harry and brandy Oliver
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Harry enjoyed visiting with Jude. He was a good man. Prayers for the family.
debra white
Friday, June 21, 2024
I so enjoyed Mr Jude & Ms Muriel, all the stories they had! We all had some good laughs. Mr Jude would still sing along with CD’s even at his advanced age. He loved all his family so very much. Prayers for you all still here.
Eddie, and Kathy Morrison
Friday, June 21, 2024
Jude , was a good singer we used to love to hear him sing. Him, and Lenard sang at Eddie’s daddy’s funeral, that was in 1983. But we never forget that they sang, Time has made a change in the old home place. And it truly does make a big change when family members pass away.
We send you all our deepest sympathy, love, and prayers. He was a good man.
Pat Halsted
Friday, June 21, 2024
Jude was a decent, God Fearing man.
Eddie and Pam Cannada
Friday, June 21, 2024
We are so sorry to hear of Jude’s passing. Prayers for God’s comfort now and the days to come.
Jessica Dye
Friday, June 21, 2024
Kevin we are so sorry for your loss we are praying for all of you if you need anything please let us know
Charly Horton
Friday, June 21, 2024
He was a very well known man.. he will be missed