Kenneth Johnson Horton, Jr., 76 of Asheville, NC passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents; Kenneth Johnson Horton and Louise Wilson Horton. He was also preceded in death by a sister; Patsy Horton Williams.

He is survived by his daughters; Keely Horton (Oxford, NC) and Sarah Lennon (David) (Hillsborough, NC) and three grandchildren; Mitchell Morgan, Luke Lennon and Savannah Lennon and three nephews; Al Williams (Richelle), Tim Ownbey (Karen) and Steve Ownbey.
He graduated from Lee Edwards High School in 1966 and Mars Hill University in 1973 with a B.S. degree. He began working in real estate in 1995 and most recently for Town and Mountain Realty.

He was an active member of the Elk Lodge #608 and proudly served in the National Guard.
He will be missed by all – his family and friends.

A Memorial Service is planned for Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road. There will be a visitation following the service.

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.

Announcement courtesy of Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations.