Paul W. Horton Obituary
The passing of Paul W. Horton (Blackwater, Virginia) occurred on October 5, 2026. Paul, born on March 6, 1938, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul W. Horton to pay them a last tribute.
Paul touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Paul’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Clyde and Gladys Jennings Horton; wife: Alice Peters Horton; children: Kimberly Wallen (Jeff), Myra Judd (Marty), and Allyn Horton (Kristi); grandchildren: Ashley Howard (Josh), Sara Mowell (Josh), Dalton Horton, Amanda Carlson (James), Emily Isbel (Jeramy), and Cory Judd (Samantha); great-grandchildren: Jacob Weston Howard, Everly Alice Mowell, Nora Celeste Horton, Andrew Bennett Carlson, Ally Clare Carlson, Mason Clyde David Mowell, and Collin Brooks Isbel; sisters: Shirley Salling, Helen Gilbert, and Jerrilyne Horton; brothers-in-law: Dan Gilbert and Wayne Salling; nephew: John Gilbert (Brenda) and their children Jocelyn, Derek and Leila; nieces: Lisa Salling and Martha Kelley (Dave) and their son Nate; extended family: Fresca, Roel and family; other: David Luster, George Flanary, Chester Wheeler, Fred Shreiber, Greg Arnold, Larry France, Tom Stewart, Junior Wells, Jackie Moore, John Kliesch.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (307 E Jackson St, Gate City, VA 24251). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Horton Roller Cemetery (10747 Fairview Rd, Blackwater, VA 24221).
