Rev. Lester D. Horton, age 89, died peacefully at Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Front Royal, VA on Monday June 24, 2019. Rev. Horton recently celebrated his 64th anniversary in the Freewill Baptist ministry dedicating his life spreading God’s word. His life story was recently published in a book, “A Product of Grace”, written by Lester Horton with the help of Gail Clouse. Sadly, Rev. Horton died the day he received his copy.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lottie, of 68 years, his son Danny and wife Tonya, of Haymarket, VA. Grandsons, Dallas Horton and wife Jessica of Front Royal, VA, Miles Horton and fiancée Jordan Castro, of Raleigh, NC and one great-grandson, Wyatt, of Front Royal, VA.
Friends may visit on Sunday, June 30th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Pierce Funeral Home 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA where funeral services will be held Monday, July 1st at 12 noon with Pastor Tom Blake officiating with assistance from Pastors Paul Rash and Clifford Mullins. Interment services at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas, VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lester’s name to –
Blue Ridge Hospice
333 W. Cork St., #405
Winchester, VA 22601
or
Heritage Hall
400 W. Strasburg Rd.
Front Royal, VA 22630
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