
Needham Broughton High School
Class Of 1962
William Calvin Horton

Residing In: | DeLand, FL USA |
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Spouse/Partner: | Ginger Brown Horton |
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Occupation: | Retired |
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Children: | William Alexander Horton (Alex), born 1970, Principal of West Phoenix High School, The Leona Group; More…three children. Lauren L. Hannapel, born 1977, Manager of Regulatory Compliance and Infection Prevention, Halifax Health Care, Daytona Beach, Florida; two children. |
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Ginger and I began dating in 1960, married in 1965, and lived in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, until 1967 while I finished my undergraduate work in political science. We moved to Charlotte, where she was a school teacher and I worked in various positions in the City of Charlotte personnel department.
I obtained an educational leave and we again lived in Chapel Hill from 1971-72 while I worked on a Master of Public Administration degree. We returned to Charlotte and resumed our careers, remaining there until 1974, when I was appointed Assistant City Manager of Decatur, Georgia. Ginger continued her work as a middle school music teacher until Lauren was born in 1977. She eventually resumed work as the school secretary for Lauren's elementary school.
We remained in Decatur until 1989. That year, I was appointed Public Safety Director of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ginger became the school secretary/bookkeeper/business manager for a middle school in Chapel Hill.
In 1990, I was selected by the Council as Town Manager. I served in that post for sixteen years, until I retired in 2006. I also was an adjunct faculty member in the UNC School of Government, teaching the courses in city and county management in the Master of Public Administration Program from 2002 to 2008.
Ginger and I moved to Prescott, Arizona, in 2010. Prescott is in the central mountains, in the middle of the Prescott National Forest. We traveled, hiked, and served as volunteers for the US Forest Service and the Highlands Center for Natural History.
In March, 2022, we moved to DeLand, FL, a small college town (Stetson University) and are enjoying exploring our new state and visiting with our daughter and her family.
Ginger and I both volunteer at the Lyonia Environmental Center.
Some of my favorite memories: our championship football team's outstanding season during our senior year; hours and hours at the L&M; open house at White Memorial; singing for Judy Freeman as a member of the Ensemble; Oklahoma; falling in love with Ginger.
William Calvin's Latest Interactions
Friend Gloria: I hope that you've had a Gloria-ous day, and that your friends and family have been with you to make the day special for you. Happy Birthday! Calvin
Dear Friend Joanna: I hope you can blow out all those candles! I bet your grandchildren will be glad to help. Happy Birthday to you! Calvin
Happy Birthday, Julia. Ginger sends her best regards and all good wishes. Our best to you, Calvin
Posted on: Jun 01, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Lynne: It is a pleasure to wish you another Happy Birthday! I hope that all of your children and grandchildren were able to spend some time with you today, even if just online. The grandchildren, especially, give life an extra meaning just when we need it the most as we age. I hope that all goes well for you. All good wishes, Calvin
Happy Birthday, Dwight. I hope that you've had a good day with family and friends as you celebrate another year. All the best to you, Calvin
Posted on: May 08, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Dear Friend Karen: If all of your children, grandchildren, and relatives by marriage communicate with you on your Birthday, you won't have any time for cake and chanpagne! I add my greetings and good wishes to theirs, and hope that you have a splendiferous day of celebration. Happy Birthday to you! Cal
Posted on: Apr 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
John: I'm glad that here are so many of us still around to send you Birthday greetings! I trust that all goes well for you. All good wishes, Cal
Hey, Andy. I'm glad you're still around to celebrate another birthday. Isn't it amazing how long some of us have lasted. Hope you have a good day. All good wishes, Cal
Susan, We're travelling tomorrow, so I'm sending this Happy Birthday greeting to you a day early. I trust that all goes well for you, and that you have plans for an especially interesting day, filled with special fun with your family and friends. As Jimmy Capps used to say, "My best to you." Calvin
Posted on: Mar 03, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Happy Birthday Richard! As I ordered my regular delivery of Eastern North Carolina Style barbecue from King's in Kinston yesterday, I thought again of your parents and how kind they always treated me, and how the barbecue (and the doughnuts) tasted. We both were fortunate to have good parents. I will always count you as a friend. All good wishes, Calvin
Happy Birthday, friend Johhny. I'm sorry that it's been such a long time since I've seen you, and trust that you are doing well. I know that Gloria will treat you royally today, as you deserve. All good wishes, Cal and Ginger
Another year and another Happy Birthday wish for you. Amazing we have lasted so long, isn't it. all good wishes, Calvin
Happy Birthday, Ron. Hope you have a proper celebration. Best to Mary B., also. Calvin
Katharine, I send all good wishes for a Happy Birthday celebration! Aren't we lucky to have made it this far along the wheel of life. I hope that you and Larry are enjoying your new home in Mt. Dora. Best regards, Calvin
Posted on: Jan 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Don, Every time I see your name it brings back good memories, not only of high school, but also of playing baseball together. Good times and good years! I trust that all goes well for you, and that you will have fun but not get too wild on your birthday. All good wishes, Cal
Posted on: Jan 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Susan, I hope that you will have a proper celebration of your Birthday, filled with the laughter of friends and family, overflowing with kind expressions of love and affection, and with a gracious plenty of good food...and perhaps a little wine. My best to you, Cal
Here's wishing you a huge Happy Birthday, Dusty. I hope all continues to go well for you and your family, and that you received special treatment and a real celebration of your special day. Best, Calvin
Happy Birthday, Nancy, and all good wishes for a Happy New Year -- filled with peace, joy, and gifts of unexpected kindnesses. Calvin
Posted on: Dec 02, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Ruth, Happy Birthday and Happy Holidays, too. Calvin
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