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1955 John 2020

John R. Horton

January 26, 1955 — January 28, 2020

John R. Horton, 65, of Silvis, Illinois, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at his son’s home in Moline, Illinois.

A gathering to celebrate John’s life will be 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, at Avenue Tap, 712 1st Ave., Silvis. Cremation will take place at Trimble Crematory, Moline, under the direction of Trimble Funeral Home.

John Ray Horton was born January 26, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of John and Lorene (Sartor) Horton. His career, and hobby, was as an auto mechanic.

John was an avid darts and pool player and enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by three children, Brandy (Roberto) Dena of Moline, Andrea Horton of Muscatine, Iowa, and John (Stephanie) Horton of Moline; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandson; siblings, Judy (Robin) Egert of Moline, Kathy (Gary) Newkirk of Moline, Carol Emmert of Marion, Illinois, and Barb Horton of Moline; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Tessa Horton; and a brother, Jack Horton.

The family invites friends to share stories and condolences at TrimbleFuneralHomes.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John R. Horton, please visit our flower store.

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