James “Hilton” Horton, 86, of Plant City, died June 14, 2014.
He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He served as a police officer with the Plant City Police Department, as a deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and owned and operated a trucking distribution company. For the last 14 years, he enjoyed working with Publix Supermarkets.
Mr. Horton was a third-degree mason and 56-year member of Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge #79, in Plant City, and of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing, NASCAR and cared deeply for his family and friends. He will be missed and forever live in our hearts.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lena, and will always remain her beloved husband. He is also survived by son, Gregory Allen Horton; daughters-in-law, Sue Horton and Patty Horton; grandchildren, Summer, Shea, Jason and Katrina; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, J. Dennis Horton; and grandson, Ryan Patrick Horton.
A Celebration of Life was held June 18, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. Private interment at Hopewell Memorial Gardens, Plant City.
Online condolences may be made to the family at WeCare.io.