Willie Gene Horton Obituary
The memory of Willie Gene Horton (Wake Forest, North Carolina), who passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willie Gene Horton to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Willie may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his son Israel of Wake Forest; his brother JD Horton of Wake Forest; and his half-brother Theodore Wise of Eden, NC. He is survived by: his wife Judy Horton; his grandchildren, Cameron, Payton and Alanie Horton of Wake Forest; his daughter-in-law Carol Horton of Wake Forest; his little buddy Harley; Willie and Ethel Horton of Wake Forest. He is also survived by his nephews, and a lot of great friends as he loved his family.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made in honor of Gene to Alzheimer's or to the Cancer association.
