Curtis Horton

HORTON-Curtis Horton, born August 17, 1921 at Slab Fork, West Virginia, died peacefully on October 10, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a kind, gentle, and loving soul whose joy was his family. He was a member of the Army Air Force during World War II where he learned electronics. After the War ended, Curtis worked for radio stations in Beckley, WV before working at WOAY in Oak Hill, WV. He saw the beginning of television when WOAY began to offer both radio and TV broadcasts. In 1960 the family moved to Albuquerque, NM where he worked at KNME TV and other local TV stations. He retired from KNME in 1986. After retirement he worked as an audio-visual contractor at Sandia Base through GC Video. He was a long-time, devoted member of Hope Evangelical Free Church and was an usher there for many years. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bobbie Christine (Chris) Horton; daughter, Kathryn (Katie) Taylor; grandchildren, Randy Lee Taylor Jr. and wife, Nobuko, Laura Darnell and husband, John, Andrew Taylor and Karen Box, Robert Taylor and wife, Lora; great-grandchildren, Isabella Taylor, Marina Darnell, Justin Darnell, Paige Darnell, Akeylah Corbett-Taylor, Abbey Taylor, Ryne Taylor. He is also survived by his extended family that includes several nieces and nephews; also by many friends. He was a cherished and much loved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 8, 2010, at 10:30AM at Hope Evangelical Free Church, 4710 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111.Curtis’ care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010