Obituary for John Gary Horton Sr.
August 30, 1967 – March 28, 2024
John Gary Horton Sr., 56, passed away at Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie on Thursday, March 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
A lifelong resident of Kenosha, John was born on Aug. 30, 1967, to Gary and Linda (née Johnson) Horton. He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School.
John owned and operated “Make it Happen Roofing.” He also coached football at Bullen Middle School for many years. In addition to coaching his son, Dakota, John developed and maintained many relationships and lasting friendships with the kids he coached and prepared for high school football at Bradford. John was also an avid gamer and enjoyed watching wrestling, NASCAR, and cheering for the Packers and Brewers.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Horton; his sons, Dakota Horton and John Horton, Jr.; his lifelong companion of 26 years, Rhonda Reagles; grandchildren, Hayley, Jayden, Danika, Daniel; brother and sister, Steve (Bea) Horton and Kristine Brittich; and four nephews, Robert Stynes, Mason, Ocean and Skyler Horton. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Horton, and his brother, Richard Horton.
Services
John’s family is planning a celebration of life at a later time.
Obituary and photo of John Gary Horton Sr. courtesy of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home.
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