Mr. Michael Lee Horton Sr
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Michael Lee Horton, Sr., husband of the late Cheryl Smith Horton, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on April 13, 2023. He was 74 years old.
Born October 25, 1948, in Kingstree, he was the son of the late Edward Conyers Horton and the late Verdessa Thor Horton. He was a proud 1971 graduate of Clemson University, with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Upon graduation, he served as teacher at St. Mark Elementary School in Kingstree, SC for one year. He then was employed by Baxter first as chemist, then chemical engineer. Following this, he was employed by Gist-Brocades as project engineer, and engineering manager. He then served as engineering manager for International Biosynthetics. Later, he and six others purchased the site from IBIS and created Ferm-Pro Manufacturing where he served as Vice President of Engineering until its acquisition by Martek. He served as Director of Engineering for Martek Biosciences until his retirement in 2011. Then he served as an engineering consultant to DSM Nutritional Products.
Mike was a founding, and faithful member of Kingstree Presbyterian Church (PCA), where he served as elder, deacon, and Sunday school teacher. He was a strong, godly man with an endearing presence, who will be remembered as a devoted husband and loving father. He adored his grandchildren and was a doting "Bebop". His godly example of humility and wisdom, along with his witty sense of humor, will be forever missed.
He is survived by his son Michael "Lee" Horton, Jr. (Allison) of Lynchburg, SC; daughter Michelle Horton Gall (Nathan) of Auburndale, FL; grandchildren Michael Lee Horton, III, Gamble Thomas Horton, Edward Conyers Horton, Kate Marie McFaddin Horton, Jack Nolen Gall, Wyatt Nathan Gall, and Julia Debra Nadine Gall.
Michael is now reunited in heaven with his wife, Cheryl Smith Horton and daughter, Christina Sara Horton.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 1:00pm at Kingstree Presbyterian Church with the Pastor Robert Jolly presiding. Visitation to follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes Williamsburg County Chapter. https://my.fca.org/donation?id=8b87adb0-8e70-4985-84cf-39214a3331cb&title=Cameron%20Ling
Online condolences can be left for the family at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com