W. P. Horton Buried

W. P. Horton's illness came to an end last Friday night. For many days he had lingered paralyzed. A few days ago he nodded to his adopted daughter, Mrs. W. H. Johnston, to stop down. He then said "I want to go home," she told him that he was at home and he replied "I know that but I want to go to my other home."
William P. Horton was born January 1, 1853 in Scott county, Virginia and came to Texas in 1875.  At 22 year of age he married Miss Johnie Dickey. He was converted and joined the church at the age of 18. He moved to Carrollton in 1912.
Never was a father more devoted to his own child than was Mr. Horton to his adopted daughter, Mrs. W. H. Johnston, and in his last days his years of tenderness was returned in every way possible with a daughter's love.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 conducted by his pastor , Rev. C. B. Fielder, and his entire Sunday School class were pall bearers and his remains were laid to rest in the Union Cemetery.

The Carrollton Chronicle - Friday, October 21, 1921
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all of our friends who assisted un in anyway in the recent illness and death of our dear departed one, and especially do we with to express our appreciation to those who visited Mr. Horton, giving him so much pleasure and to those who were with him to the end.  We also thank all for the many beautiful floral offerings that were sent.

Mrs. W. P. Horton and W. H. Johnston and family

The Carrollton Chronicle - Friday, October 28, 1921
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams