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Funeral services for Willie P. Horton, Jr., 73, of Sweeny, TX, will be Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Greater Mt. Zion church in Brazoria with Pastor Shane Atkinson officiating and Pastor Craig Ashcraft eulogizing. Burial will follow at Mims Cemetery in Brazoria, Tx.
Willie passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Houston Methodist in Houston, Tx.
Willie retired from Phillips 66 as a supervisor after 27 years of employment. He enjoyed playing dominoes, poker, traveling, deep sea fishing, listening to music and shooting pool.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Horton, Sr. and Gertrude Horton; brothers, Eddie James “Buggy” Horton and Foster Horton; and sister, Betty Jean Horton.
Willie leaves to cherish precious memories his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Wanda Horton of Sweeny, Tx; son, Jonathan Horton of Sweeny; daughters, Ramona Tullos of Columbus, OH, Courtney Tucker (Timothy) of Bay City, Tx, Jennifer Johnson (Derrick) of Sweeny, Tx, Michelle Jones of West Columbia, Tx, Valeria Horton-Jones of Rosharon, Tx and Brittany Horton-Smith (Juston) of Sweeny, Tx ; brother, Johnny Horton; sisters, Barbara Looney and Angela Horton; best friends, Willie Bridges, Johnnie Ford, McMilan “Mack” Ledford and Allen Angel; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Paris Brown, Caleb Jones, Jordan Johnson, Justice Clemons, Braden Jones, Derrian Johnson, Nicholas Tucker and Justin Johnson.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria.
Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979)798-9113.
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