of Conway, AR
September 30, 1957 - August 26, 2025
James Stephen Horton, 67, of Conway, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2025. He was born September 30, 1957 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Bennie Wayne Horton and Dean Tindall Horton Treat.
Steve was a 1975 graduate of Conway High School. He attended the University of Central Arkansas and graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting. He held various positions in business management and accounting throughout most of his career at Tiffany Manufacturing, Fairfield Bay Community Club and Focus Laboratories.
Steve accepted Christ as his Savior at seven years old while attending church camp. Later in life, he experienced a deeper transformation in his relationship with Christ and reaffirmed his decision to follow Jesus as Lord of his life. Steve was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church in Conway and a children's leader at Bible Study Fellowship. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks and spending time with family at deer camp over the years. Steve loved the Lord and his family most of all. He treasured time spent with them (especially his grandchildren).
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Bennie W. Horton and his brothers, Phillip K. Horton and Ronald T. Horton.
He is survived by his mother, Dean (Leo) Treat of Conway; son, Matthew (Tiffany) Horton of Conway; daughter, Allyson (Scott) Merriman of Greenbrier; nine grandchildren that he loved dearly, Kallen (Justin) Boyett, Braeden Horton, Shelby Horton, Gracen Horton, Tenley Horton, Caden Merriman, Cohen Merriman, Asher Rotton and Graham Rotton; brother, Michael (Christi) Treat of Conway; sisters, Sherry (Eric) Williams of Quitman and Lisa (James) Lockridge of Conway; as well as many other family and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 2nd from 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at Central Baptist Church in Conway. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 3rd at Central Baptist Church in Conway with Pastor Michael Treat and Pastor Don Chandler officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 P.M. at Canaan Cemetery in Marshall with Pastor Jeremy Horton officiating.
Pallbearers will be Joe Horton, Harrell Tindall Jr., Jerry Tindall, Jim Tindall, Dennis Schultz and Brad Winfrey.
We are heartbroken, but we take comfort in the words of Jesus in John 11:25: ''I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.''
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9 Condolence(s)
Terry and Reta Brewer
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Remembering the great times working with Steve at UCA. Love and prayers for all the family.
Chuck Winters
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Steve was a great man with a kind and gentle spirit. He will be missed until we meet again.
Rest high in that mountain Steve.
Kelly Lee Horton
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
So truly sorry to hear of Steve passing I only recently met him while in line at the Carti clinic we found we were both Hortons and basically from the same part of Searcy County I grew up in Marshall and Steve and I probably went to many church services at Canaan when we were young I look forward to seeing him again so we can visit even more again so sorry for the family’s loss but praise the Lord for Steve’s new home
Karen Seastrom Evans
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
I knew Steve in 1996, when I got hired at the FFB Community Club. He taught me everything I needed to know to make a fine accounts payable coordinator. I was there for 25 years and now retired. I will always remember all he did for me. So sorry for your loss.
Randy Teltow
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
I remember Steve well from the UCA days and good times at fraternity events. He was always kind and smiling. Prayers for him Steve's family are going up. He was a great guy and im glad to know him from those many years back.
Greg and letha Pullman
Monday, September 1, 2025
A good friend a good man we will miss our game day emails rip with the lord and
Diane & Joe Ward
Saturday, August 30, 2025
So very sorry for your loss.
Love and prayers for all the family!!
🙏❤️❤️🙏
Franchesca Green
Friday, August 29, 2025
Steve was a great person, a great boss, and became a great friend. Will truly miss him, his stories, his love, encouragement, and laughter.
Linda Watts
Friday, August 29, 2025
Sympathy and Prayers.