Howard D. Horton, 69, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008. Mr. Horton was born to parents Howard and Dorothy Horton on June 15, 1938 in Binghamton, NY and moved to Jacksonville seven months ago from Perry, GA. He honorably served his nation in The United States Navy and later worked as a supervisor for Jefferson Smurffitt. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his son, Jerry Horton (Eileen); brother, Wes Horton (Jean); sister, Beverly Cronin (Jim); and two beloved grandchildren, Heather and Brittney. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.