Billy Lynn Horton

Billy Lynn Horton, age 65, died Friday, November 30, 2012 at his residence. He was a member of East Corinth Baptist Church. Billy was a 1964 Graduate of Ecru High School and was a 1974 graduate of the University of Mississippi where he was a proud alumnus. He was a retired Command Sgt. Major in the MS Army National Guard. Billy coached Girls basketball and Jr. High Football at several schools including, Iuka and Corinth, he was named the Girls Basketball Coach of the Year in 1978-1979. He was the Principal at Plantersville Middle School. He enjoyed the lake and boating, spending time with his family, and was dedicated to educating children. He was a loving father and grandfather, a precious brother and a loving son to his parents.

Services will be at 2 PM Monday, December 3, 2012 at Browning Funeral Home Chapel in Pontotoc with Rev. Jimmy Russell officiating and Coach John Smiley and Coach Bill Roseenthal will deliver the eulogy; burial will follow in the Ecru Cemetery. Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include his daughter: Ginger Carol Horton Murray (Steve) of East View, TN; a sister: Gail Jaggers (Steve) of Pontotoc, a brother: Jerry Horton (Helen) of Ecru; three grandchildren: Casey James, Luke Bond and Kaitlyn Murray; three nephews: Jason Horton (Starla), Eric Jaggers and Matt Jaggers; one niece: Elizabeth Jaggers and his great-niece and nephew: Myah and Jack Horton.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Lee Russell Horton and Ruby Lee Whitehead Horton.

Pallbearers will be: Ronnie Horton, Coach Bill Rosenthal, Coach Mike Scott, Mike Heatherly, Casey James and Coach Sanrick Shannon. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jason Horton, Eric Jaggers, Matt Jaggers, Faculty and Staff of Plantersville Middle Schools, Superintendent of Education, Jimmy Weeks and Shannon Primary School Principal, Shelly Brooks.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Sunday and from 12 to 2 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be offered at www.browningpontotoc.com