Clarence D Horton

February 9, 1933 - April 9, 2022

Clarence D. Horton, age 89 of Snellville, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022.He was the beloved husband of Viola Horton for 66 years. Clarence was born in Athens, AL to Eula Bell Hawkins Horton-Leslie and Ulysses Simpson Leslie on February 9, 1933. Upon leaving Athens to join the Army where he fought in the Korean War, he relocated to Newark, NJ after his discharge where he met his wife, Viola Carter. From this union were born their children Stephanie Brantley of Snellville, GA; David Horton (deceased 12/17); Sheilia Horton-Carter of Columbus, OH and Sharah Horton {deceased 10/19). Clarence was a pioneer and champion for the civil rights movement and the trucking industry. His life passion to be an entrepreneur relocated him and his family to Vermont and New Orleans. Due to hurricane Katrina, Clarence and Viola relocated to Maryland where their daughter Sharah lived. Due to health concerns for both Clarence and his wife, they relocated to Snellville, GA in 2019. Clarence was a long-standing and devoted member of The Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research Inc. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022, 10:00AM at The Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research 2807 Lakewood Ave SW, Unit B19 Atlanta, GA 30315 Memorial service will be held in Alabama on Saturday, May 28, 2022 11:30AM at Little Ezekiel M. B. Church 16439 Lindsay Road Tanner, AL. 35671