James Horton, (Uncle Jimmy), was born in Alamance County May 28, 1944 and was selected to go home on April 1, 2026. 

He is survived by his wife, Hazel Marie (Newby) Horton, of Siler City, NC; son, Chris Horton and (Keith Olson), of Portsmouth, VA; daughter, Angela Sheffield (Horton) and (Gary), of Siler City; brother, Jackie Horton and (Sedalia), of Greensboro, NC; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, plus great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alma (Crutchfield) Horton; six brothers, June, Bill, Grady, Bobby, Fred, Tyree and two sisters, Ruth Price (Horton) and Mary Joyce Headen (Horton).

James was a proud, retired US Air Force Master Seargent, serving from 1964 to 1984, as a Jet Engine Mechanic. He and his family lived in several states; Hampton, Virginia, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived overseas in The Philippines. After 20 years of honorable service, he returned to his hometown of Siler City.

Mr. Horton was a member Of Wesley Chapel Christian Fellowship Church for over 35 years. He worked until his retirement from Townsend Chicken Plant and then decided to drive a school bus for Sage Academy for several years. Mr. Horton was a dedicated man to any endeavor he encountered. He was a devoted husband, father and loving father and faithful friend to many.

A visitation will be held 6-8:00PM, Friday, April 10, 2026 at Smith and Buckner Funeral Home at 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.

A Going Home Service will be held 11:00AM, Saturday April 11, 2026 at Wesley Chapel Christian Fellowship Church - 11449 Hwy 64, Siler City, NC 27344. 

Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery.

Dr. Jimmy Moore will officiate the service.

Smith and Buckner is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Edward Horton.