Harrison Dale Horton

Harrison Dale Horton, 78, of Fayetteville, Ark., died on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Fayetteville.

He was born Aug. 4, 1942 , in Heber Springs, Ark., to Herman and Renee Horton. He spent h is early life in Osceola, Ark.

After moving to Kodiak, Alaska, he met and married Sharon Gilbreath. They were married for 30 years. While in Kodiak, he spent much of his time hunting and fishing and as a Kodiak grizzly bear guide enjoying the rugged outdoors that the island is known for. He also spent time in the United States Navy, serving proudly in Vietnam. After leaving the Navy, he worked in the U.S. Coast Guard.

In 1980, he returned to Arkansas and settled in the Heber Springs area. Later, after stints of living in New Hampshire and Mississippi, he returned again to Arkansas, finally deciding to settle down for good in Fayetteville.

He was an active member of the Farmington Senior Activity Center, delivering Meals on Wheels to a large number of seniors in the area. He enjoyed playing guitar, singing, dancing with his favorite dance partner, Margaret Moore, and performing in a variety of skits that the Center put on.

He is survived by his daughters, Syrona Scott of Fayetteville and Myra Rose of Nashua, N. H .; as on, Jared Horton of Ashland, N. H .; five grandchildren, Shylene, Kaylan, Chiara, Sascha, and Zoya; and greatgranddaughter, Mila.

There will be a private interment at Fayetteville National Cemetery and a celebration of life party at later dates.

An online is available at www.bernafuneralhomes.com.

Moore’s Chapel Funeral Home of Fayetteville is in charge of arrangements.

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