In Memory

Jim "Dd" Horton

Jim Horton

Jim "DD" Horton

James Lee Horton, 68, a 1966 graduate of Norman High School, passed away in his sleep on March 5, 2017 after a long battle with MS for 14 years. He won the battle. He fought the disease like the soldier that he was.

He was born to Oliver and Genevieve (Smith) Horton on September 5, 1948 at McAlester, Okla. He moved to Norman with his family as a child. He attended the Norman Public Schools and OSU-Okmulgee Tech. He married Holly Hopkins in 1970, the mother of his children. On September 7, 1999 he married Mary Ann Wilmeth in Ft. Smith, Ark. They made their home in Norman.

Jim was employed with the Oklahoma Electric Co-op for 33 years. He began as a linesman and Operations and retired from the Safety and Loss Control Dept. He entered the U.S. Marine Corp on Sept. 29, 1967. He was deployed to Vietnam and volunteered for a second tour. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and Rifle Sharpshooter Badge. He received the rank of corporal on May 1, 1969 and an honorable discharge on Feb. 27, 1970.

Jim loved hunting and fishing, classic cars and most of all his family. He was preceded in death by his Parents and his wife Mary Ann. Those who survive him include three daughters: Deena McCain and husband Chris, Sherry Jenlink and husband Ryan and Lyndee Harrison, his companion Gayle Jennings, his brother Dale Horton and wife Jan, his sister Sue Perry and husband Budo, Aunt: Louise Carey, five grandchildren; Allyson McCain, Layah Harrison, Ethan McCain, Sydney Jenlink, Abigail Jenlink; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

VISITATION HOURS: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, McMahans Funeral Home, Noble, Okla.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, McMahans Funeral Chapel

INTERMENT: Noble IOOF Cemetery with military honors

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03/07/17 01:55 PM #1    

Carol Hickman (Haynes)

Jim, or DD, as I knew him was a great friend for many years. I'm so sorry he has left too soon, but I take comfort in the fact that he has been fully restored in every way for his eternal life. Rest in peace my old friend.


03/07/17 11:40 PM #2    

Bobby Davis

I knew DD since the 7th grade an ran around with him till we both joined the service in 67. What a fun guy to be around. He was a true friend to me an my family. He came an saw my mom an dad till they both passed away even though I lived in Boise. I saw DD last year at his house an will always be grateful for those two hours. Rest in Peace my friend.


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