Thomas William Horton, age 78, of Jefferson, NC, died Friday, May 16, 2008 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mr. Horton was born December 22, 1929 in Jefferson, NC to the late Mack Jerry Horton and Edna Reeves Horton. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Bristol Cemetery on Ashe Park Rd. in Jefferson, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Horton Family, c/o Ashelawn Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 148, Jefferson, NC 28640. Mr. Horton is survived by: One brother: Mack "Bud" Horton of Jefferson, NC. One sister: Della Commins of Indiana. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.