Willie Daniel Horton, age 89, of Montevallo, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Alabaster.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Horton and Bertha Gay; son, Dannie Lee Horton; brothers, John Cecil (who served in Korea) and William Clay Horton; sister, Sarah Cathlyn Horton Davis; and other beloved Rasberry brothers and sisters.

Willie is survived by his wife, Ola Mae Hosmer Horton; son, John Daniel Horton; daughters, Margaret H. Murchison, Sarah H. Wilson and Joyce H. Broadhead; brothers, Billy Joe Rasberry and Bobby Frank Rasberry; sister, Betty Sue Evans; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Rockco Funeral Home Montevallo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29 at New Hope Church in Jemison with Bro. Calvin Smitherman officiating. He will lie in-state one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Moore’s Cemetery.

Rockco Funeral Home Montevallo directing.

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