Frank "Franko" Horton

James Franklin “Franko” Horton passed away September 27, 2016 surrounded by his family and his fire department brothers. Franko was born October 23, 1956 in Terrell, Texas to the late A.G. and Billie Ruth Smith Horton, both of whom welcomed him into Heaven along with his brothers, Jack and Tim Horton. When people met Franko for the first time, they instantly knew they had met a man of few words but deep loyalty. Franko never met a stranger and he had a way of knowing exactly what to do to bring immediate peace into any activity whether it be spending time with family and friends or responding to a critical emergency. He was an active member of the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department for over 37 years, having achieved the rank of Captain at the time of his passing. The amount of respect that his fellow firefighters had for him was immeasurable. Many times, Franko served as the holding point for others during life or death emergencies and his well-known strength and physical stature always gave visible illustrations that Franko could be counted on by any one at any time, no matter what. He lived his entire life in Terrell and worked many years for Southern Star Concrete where his work ethic earned him lifetime respect by his colleagues. He was a member of Landmark Fellowship Church in Rockwall where he loved and served the Lord realizing that the blessings in his life came from his Lord and Savior. Franko leaves to carry on his legacy his wife Cheryl Horton, daughters: Ashley Connor and husband Dustin, Kristen Thomas, Kaitlin Kemmet and husband A.J.; son, Joshua Horton; Grandchildren: Carson, Destiny, Bryson, Kane and Clark; brothers: Clifford Horton and wife Rhonda and Roger Horton, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives including his widespread Brotherhood of Firemen and a host of friends. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday September 30, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Terrell, 403 N. Catherine with interment to follow at Highland Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2016 at First Baptist Church under the direction of Max Slayton Funerals and Cremations. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Franko’s name to the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department, 200 S. Frances St. Terrell, Texas 75160.

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Frank "Franko" Horton

October 23, 1956 - September 27, 2016