Kenneth Johnson Horton Jr.
June 19, 1948 ~ May 19, 2025
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailKenneth Johnson Horton, Jr., 76 of Asheville, NC passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents; Kenneth Johnson Horton and Louise Wilson Horton. He was also preceded in death by a sister; Patsy Horton Williams.
He is survived by his daughters; Keely Horton (Oxford, NC) and Sarah Lennon (David) (Hillsborough, NC) and three grandchildren; Mitchell Morgan, Luke Lennon and Savannah Lennon and three nephews; Al Williams (Richelle), Tim Ownbey (Karen) and Steve Ownbey.
He graduated from Lee Edwards High School in 1966 and Mars Hill University in 1973 with a B.S. degree. He began working in real estate in 1995 and most recently for Town and Mountain Realty.
He was an active member of the Elk Lodge #608 and proudly served in the National Guard.
He will be missed by all – his family and friends.
A Memorial Service is planned for Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road. There will be a visitation following the service.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
Services
Memorial Service: June 5, 2025 2:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation: June 5, 2025 3:15 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road
856 Tunnel Rd.
Asheville, NC 28805
(828)299-4416
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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May he rest in peace.
Will miss you, Kenny!
Love, Carole
I’ll never forget all the great times at 276 Montford Avenue and many other places in Asheville, and later Enka Candler. I have always regretted, and I still regret, how the extended family of Richard and Nell Horton drifted apart. I am so sorry that we got together so infrequently as adults.
Rest easy – see you in the next life.
Cousin Paulie
Deep condolences to your family.
Peace,
Brenda Jackson
It was always such a great time, when we ran into each other at the grocery store. You always cared about Tommy and asked how he was doing..I was so happy to let you know, and how proud I am of him. It made him happy to hear all my little stories..may Jesus be with your family now..