Neal E. Horton

Neal E. Horton, 99, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 4:45 am Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Seminary Manor.

He was born October 1, 1917 in Bardolph, Illinois the son of Clarence C. and Thressie E. Radenbaugh Horton. He married Erma Maxine Simpson on May 16, 1936 in Galesburg. She preceded him in death on October 26, 1985.

Neal is survived by two sons, Rodney E. (Marilyn) Horton and Robert E. (Carol) Horton both of Galesburg; seven grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren and eighteen great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his son, Roger; three brothers, Ernest, Delbert and Stanley and three sisters, Winona, Margaret and Lois.

Neal served in the US Army for two years, stationed in Texas, California, France and Belgium as a Private First Class.

He worked for Coca-Cola as a salesman for 23 years. He then worked for Gale Ward for over 20 years and later worked for Dick Blick at Sign Press for over 20 years. He retired at the age of 84 in 2001. He graduated from Galesburg High School. Neal was a life member for the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285. He was a member of the East Main Congregational United Church of Christ. He enjoyed pitching softball, bowling and golfing. He ran track while in high school where he set several records.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 am Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. James Ecklund will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 am Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Knox County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.