Vernon E. Horton, age 74, of Richmond, died Saturday (May Holl5, 2007) at the Dayton Veterans Administration Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.� He was born on November 29, 1932 in Shoopman, Kentucky to Elbert and Francis Stevens Horton.� He served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954.� He moved to Richmond in 1965 and worked as a self-employed contractor working in roofing, siding and home remodeling.

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Survivors include his long time companion - Catherine Hoel of Richmond;� sons - Daniel Wayne Horton of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, Robert Michael Horton of Latania, Florida; daughter - Rebecca Lynn Horton of Covington, Kentucky;� step-son - Leonord Hoel of Richmond;� brothers - Gary Horton of Moscow, Ohio, Jimmie Horton of Boston, Florida, Jackie Horton of Lewisburg, Ohio and Raymond Horton of Troy, Ohio;� sisters - Mary M. Rinckhoff of Sardina, Ohio and Lois Gunter of Seffner, Florida;� grandchildren Holly Marie Hoel and Kelly Lauren Hoel both of Edmonton, Oklahoma, Kyle Horton, Emily Horton and Laura Horton all of Dry Ridge, Kentucky and Cristina Horton formerly of Richmond.

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In addition to his parents, a brother, Eugene Horton, is also deceased.

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Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday (May 10, 2007) in Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary.� Rev. Raymond Horton will officiate.� Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery.� Friends may call on Wednesday (May 9, 2007) from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.� www.riggle-waltermann.com