Frank Horton, age 72, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at his home. He was born in Tuscumbia on June 17, 1936, son of the late Willard and Antonie (Malis) Horton. On July 9, 1961, in Tuscumbia, he was married to Ellen (Phillips) Horton, who survives at the home.
Frank was a 1954 graduate of Tuscumbia High School.
He is also survived by two sons, Dale Horton and Charlie Horton and wife Julie, all of Tuscumbia; one sister, Louise Hager of Eugene; one brother, Wesley Horton of Tuscumbia; and two grandchildren, Cody and Ethan Horton.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Rosanna Smith; two brothers, Willard David Horton and Floyd Ray Horton; and one grandson Todd Frank Horton.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
Expressions of Sympathy may be made to Gott Cemetery or to the donor's choice.