Edgar Harold Horton III was born on June 17, 1942, in Houston, Texas to parents, Edgar Harold Horton II and Florence Hoadley Horton.  He entered eternal life on November 12, 2024, at the age of 82 years.

Edgar received his education at Stephen F. Austin High School and graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Psychology Degree.  He served in the United States Marine Reserves.  He married his wife, Joyce Brantner on June 14, 1969.  Edgar was employed with the United States Government for 29 years as a Federal Bureau of Investigations Agent retiring in 1998. He was resident of Marquez for the past 24 years previously living in Kingwood and was of the Church of Christ faith.

Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Harold Horton II and Florence Hoadley Horton.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 55 years, Joyce Horton of Marquez, daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Greg York of Porter, Sons and daughter-in-law, Chris and Michelle Horton of New Braunfels and Nathan Horton of Ft. Worth, 4 grandchildren and spouses: Brittany and Michel Graves, Sonora and Cristian Maldonado, Austin York and Reese Horton and 2 Great Grandchildren, Erin Taylor and Julian Graves.  He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

"Neither do people light a candle, and put it under a bushel, bon on a candlestick; and it giveth light to all that in the house." Matthew 5:15

Edgar "Ted" Horton was that pillar of light in this world.  He served his county, his community, and his family all throughout his life with nothing but endless patience and love.  To know Ted was to love him.  He walked through life with an easy, beaming smile and infectious laugh.  His devotion and kindness knew no bounds, be it as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, or friend to all who knew him and even those who didn't.  A child at heart, with the wisdom of age.  A man who loved to sneak a treat as sweet as he was and could laugh with a mischievous grin when he got caught and fussed at.  Although this is goodbye for now, his legacy and light will continue to live on through all of those who were blessed with his stories, wisdom, and love.  May he rest in eternal peace, until we meet again.

Sonora Horton

A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Heards Prairie Cemetery in the Petteway Community of Robertson County, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Toys for Tots @toysfortots.org or to the Tunnel to Towers @t2t.org