Memorial Trees
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Mr and Mrs James Compton
May 13, 2025
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The staff at Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Inc.
May 12, 2025
Memorial trees planted for:
James Edgar Horton
<p>James Edgar Horton, 92, of Embassy at Woodland Park, Orbisonia, formerly of Wood, passed away on Sunday May 11, 2025 at Woodland. </p><p>Born in Broad Top City on May 13, 1932, a son of the late Edgar and Edithe (Whited) Horton. </p><p>On August 8, 1953 at the Robertsdale Church of God he was united in marriage to Darlene E. (Chaney) Horton. Mrs. Horton preceded him in death on July 15, 2020. </p><p>He was a graduate of Robertsdale High School and then served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a Corporal. </p><p>Following his military service he returned to his hometown to become part owner/operator of Horton's Garage in Broad Top City. </p><p>He was a member of the Robertsdale Church of God where he was active. He also held memberships at the Watson and Black Post 126 American Legion in Broad Top City, the R.W.&BT. Vol Fire Co., and a life member of the Greater Broad Top Area Sportsman Assn. </p><p>Surviving are sons, Michael Horton, husband of Wendy, Jim Horton and Companion Bobby Sue, grandchildren, Travis, Joshua, David, Andrew, Mindy and Emily, as well as a sister, Alice Lou Smeigh and 8 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. </p><p>Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brothers, John and George Horton, and a sister, Janelle Frank. </p><p>Funeral Services will be held at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc. on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11 AM with Pastor Jared Fields officiating. </p><p>Friends will be received on Wednesday May 14, 2025 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home and again one hour prior to the funeral service on Thursday. </p><p>Interment will take place in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Broad Top City, with full military honors provided by the Broad Top Area Honor Guard. </p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either the Robertsdale Church of God, P. O. Box 38, Robertsdale, PA. 16674 or to the R.W.&BT. Vol Fire Co., P.O. Box 7, Robertsdale, PA. 16674. </p><p>Arrangements are under the direction of the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc. 5010 Railroad Ave. Broad Top City, PA. 16621. Online condolences can be made at www.caheathfh.com. </p>May 13, 1932 - May 11, 202505/13/193205/11/2025
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