Glen Earl Horton, Sr.

Glen Earl Horton, Sr., 82, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born on February 18, 1933 in Kilgore, Texas to the late George F. Horton and Aline Theriot. He worked in the maritime shipping industry, and also served our country honorably in the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Army.

Glen is survived by his wife, Sherry Horton of Beaumont, TX; daughter, Cody Ingram of Broussard, LA; sons, Tim Horton Savoy of Garland, TX, Arnold Horton of Houston, TX, and Glen Horton, Jr. of Vidor, TX; grandchildren, Jenna, Victoria, Cody Allen, Trace, Maranda, Alexz, Shandalyn, Beau, Stan, Jr., Nikki, and Trent; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Ryder, Alexis, Braylon, Chance, Phoenixx, Jaci, Jadalyn, and Evin; sister, Glenda Rutherford of Sabine Pass, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Stan Horton, Sr.; brothers, Arnold Horton and Donald Horton; and sister, Janie Horton.

Funeral Services will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County in Nederland. A gathering of the family and friends will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.