Eugene Todd Horton

Mr. Eugene Todd Horton (Todd) 88, of Bermuda Run died Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Todd was born August 23, 1922 in Kershaw, SC, son of Eunice Land and Lois Bell Horton. He attended Clemson University until interrupted by service in WWII where he served with the U.S. Navy Air Corps. Following the war, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Carolina. After graduation, he worked for over 36 years with Westinghouse Electric Corp., finishing his career as a District Sales Manager. Todd was a very active and vital person, a lifelong United Methodist and a member of Mouzon United Methodist, Charlotte, NC and Centenary United Methodist, Winston-Salem, NC. He served his community and his church in numerous capacities including leadership on key committees, Samaritan ministries, hospice, meals on wheels, driving cancer patients, stewardship and pastor-parish relations. Todd was blessed in his life with two true loves. He was married to Ermaleen Brooks for 39 years prior to her passing in 1988. They had three children together. He was married to Elizabeth Carlton for the past twenty years. They have lived a full life in Bermuda Run, NC where they have been very engaged members of Centenary United Methodist Church; caring neighbors, traveling companions, loving grandparents and gracious hosts to family and friends. Todd is survived by his wife Elizabeth; his son, Eugene T. Horton, Jr.; daughters Deborah H. Secrest and Carla H. Fennelly, their spouses, Susan M. Horton, William J. Secrest and Robert M. Fennelly and 6 grandchildren, Katherine B. Secrest (and fianc郩 Matthew J. Conley), Whitney B. Horton, Matthew H. Secrest, Jessica N. Horton, P. Brice Fennelly, Shannon B. Fennelly. He is also survived by his ""favorite niece"", Anne Trammell and Aunt Inez Caskey. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Centenary United Methodist Church with Rev. Craig Ford officiating. A private family graveside will follow in Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 pm Friday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel. He will be greatly missed by everyone. As Todd always said: ""Rise and Shine""; and he always did. Memorials may be sent to Centenary United Methodist Church Samaritan Ministries Fund, 646 West Fifth Street, PO Box 658, Winston-Salem, NC 27102-0658 or to Hanging Rock United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 342 Health Springs, SC 29058. Online condolences may be made to www.hayworth-miller.com. Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel is serving the family.

Memorials:
Centenary United Methodist Church Samaritan Ministries Fund, 646 West Fifth Street, PO Box 658, Winston-Salem, NC 27102-0658 or to Hanging Rock United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 342 Health Springs, SC 29058

Cemetery:
Sharon Memorial Park

Visitation:
07:00pm - 09:00pm on February 4, 2011 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel

Service:
Service at 12:00pm on February 5, 2011 at Centenary United Methodist Church