Gary Horton Obituary
We bid farewell to Gary Horton of South Haven, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 3, 2025 at the age of 84. Gary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his siblings-in-law, Robert and Francis Eberhardt; his mother Ruth Horton; and his brother Russel M. Horton. He is survived by: his wife Karen; his children, Matthew and Melissa; his grandchildren, Hannah and Henry; his brother Roger; his siblings-in-law, Bobbe Horton and Sharon Horton; his sibling's children, Cora Eberhardt-Swailes (Tim), Emily Horton-Smith (Andrew), Laurel Horton, Rob Horton (Stephanie) and Alison Horton-Hill (Jesse); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Camille Swailes, Alexa, Zachary Horton, Solomon, Xochitl Smith, Caleb, Sophie Hill and Russell J Horton; and also Lexi.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 6th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Michigan Maritime Museum (260 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI 49090).
Though Parkinson's disease slowly took from Gary many of the things that made him who he was, he never once complained.
