Vernie G. Horton, 92, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.
Memorial services will be held 11:30 A.M., Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Fitzgerald Church of God in Fitzgerald, with the Rev. Dewain Joiner officiating. The family will greet friends beginning at 11 A.M.
Mr. Horton was born January 10, 1930, in Ambrose, Georgia, to the late Daniel B. & Tabatha Hutto Horton. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He served as Executive Director of the Fitzgerald Housing Authority for 10 years followed by another 13 years as a consultant. He also served his community as a City Councilman for 8 years. He was a member of Fitzgerald Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Laverne G. Horton; daughters: Pam (Mike) Cannon of Tampa, Florida, Paula (Jeff) Jerkins of Richmond Hill, and Patti (Jimbo) Griffith of Americus; grandchildren: David (Alicia) Driggars, Chad (Halie) Jerkins, Will (Anna Kate) Jerkins, Jami (Josh) Welch, Jake (Katie) Griffith, and Kate (Bobby) Griffith; as well as five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.
The family suggests those desiring to send memorials may send them to Fitzgerald Church of God, P O Box 1142, Fitzgerald, GA 31750.