Ralph Dwight Horton
of Marshall, AR
August 24, 1923 - May 31, 2021
Ralph Dwight Horton, age 97 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, May 31st, 2021 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. He was born in the Canaan community of Searcy County, Arkansas on August 24th, 1923 to Alex Leander "Lee" Horton and Fannie Mae Leslie Horton.
Ralph was WWII Veteran of the United States Army. He served honorably in the European Theater and was eventually captured. He was held as a prisoner of war by the German Army. After his liberation by the Allied Forces, he was awarded the following decorations and citations; WWII Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon and two Bronze Service Stars. Ralph was the last surviving POW from WWII in the Searcy County area. Upon returning from the war, Ralph began working as a brick and stone mason with his brother A.G. In 1947 Ralph married Pearl LaVina Hardin. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage before her passing in 2006. Ralph spent his retirement years fishing, spending time with family, drinking coffee with friends and cheering the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Fannie Mae Horton; sisters, Bea Duncan and Marie Switzer; and brothers, Glen Horton and A.G. Horton.
While no children were born of their marriage, Ralph and Pearl enjoyed the company of many nieces and nephews. Survivors include Jo Duncan Watts of Marshall, Rosemary Horton O'Bryan of Basehor, KS, Jerry Lee Horton (Mary) of Kansas City, KS, Ronnie Jo Switzer of Featherville, ID, Judy Horton Garner (Carol) of Booneville, AR; and sister-in-law, Opal Hardin Coffman of Marshall.
Funeral services for Ralph will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 4th, 2021 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Shirl Williams officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 in the chapel. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery where Ralph will be laid to rest with military honors. Pallbearers will include members of the VFW in Marshall, Arkansas.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR 72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com