Darrell Eugene Horton Sr.

Darrell Eugene Horton, Sr., 60, of Rittman, died Wednesday morning, June 29, 2016 at Hospice of Summa at Barberton Citizens Hospital following a brief illness.

Darrell was born Feb. 27, 1956 in Richlands, VA to the late Asa and Polly (Puckett) Horton. He was a 1974 graduate of Rittman High School and had worked at Goldsmith and Eggleton in Wadsworth. Darrell had made his home in Rittman most of his life and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are his children, Darrell Jr. (Shannon) Horton and April (Tony Holman) Horton both of Rittman; grandchildren, Tiffany, Daniel, Arizona and Aunix; brothers, Rick (Sandy) Horton and Tony (Brenda) Horton; a sister Karen (Art) Oppy and a nephew, Matt (Sarah) Horton all of Rittman.

Services will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at South Main St. Church of God in Rittman with Pastor Jeff Ball officiating. Friends may call from 12:00 noon until services at 2:00 p.m.at the church. Memorial donations may be made in care of Murray Funeral Home, 173 S. Main St., Creston, OH 44217 who is handling arrangements. Tributes may be shared at www.Murray-Funeral-Home.com