William Calvin Horton

Profile Updated: February 3, 2017
William Calvin Horton
Residing In: Prescott, AZ USA
Spouse/Partner: Ginger Brown Horton
Occupation: Retired
Children: William Alexander Horton (Alex), born 1970, Principal of West Phoenix High School, The Leona Group; More…three children. Lauren L. Hannapel, born 1977, Infection Preventionist, 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 travel, hike, and serve as volunteers for the US Forest Service and Highlands Center for Natural History.
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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.

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Jan 18, 2020 at 12:38 PM

From Little League to Old Timers League, and it only took three quarters of a century. How about that sports fans! Happy Birthday friend Don. All good wishes, Cal

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Posted on: Jan 14, 2020 at 11:27 AM

A very merry birthday to you.
To who?
To you.
A very merry birthday to you.
Who me?
Yes, you!
Let's all congratulate you with another cup of tea.
A very merry birthday to you!

Bu, maybe a glass of wine instead of a cup of tea.

All good wishes, Cal

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Dec 18, 2019 at 1:11 PM

Happy Birthday, Mack. I hope that you and Carol will have a good day together with family and friends. All good wishes, Cal

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Dec 14, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Forrest was a good fellow whose adventurous spirit was clear even in high school.  I did not know, but am not surprised, that be became a navy Seal.  He seemed always to be interested in challenging himself.  I have only fond memories of the times that we spent together.  My sincere condolences to his family.  Cal Horton

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Nov 25, 2019 at 5:04 PM

A BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PEGGY!

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Posted on: Nov 16, 2019 at 10:47 PM

Ben, Just got back to town and realized that I was about to miss sending you birthday greetings. I hope that all goes well for you and Francine. Happy birthday! Cal

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Nov 10, 2019 at 12:29 PM

Happy Birthday, Martin! Amazing that we survived our high school exploits and that we have lasted such a long time. All good wishes for you and Karin. Cal

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Oct 26, 2019 at 2:25 PM

Billy, I hope you have a very happy Birthday, enjoying time with family and friends, and remembering only the good times from the old days. All good wishes, Cal

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Oct 24, 2019 at 6:16 PM

Happy Birthday! I hope you've had a great day, with lots of fun and fellowship. Best to you, Cal

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Posted on: Sep 19, 2019 at 4:09 PM

Well! It's about time that you got here with the rest of us old-timers. Happy birthday, friend Chuck. I hope that you have a great celebration. And, as Jimmy Capps used to say: "My best to you." Cal

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Sep 17, 2019 at 12:10 PM

Randy, Hope all goes well for you and Nancy. Happy Birthday! Cal

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Sep 15, 2019 at 12:51 PM

Happy Birthday to you, friend Carolyn. I hope all goes well for you. Best, Calvin

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Aug 29, 2019 at 4:04 PM

Happy Birthday to you, Charlene. I hope you have a great celebration. Best, Calvin

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Aug 22, 2019 at 5:37 PM

Harold: Congratulations on getting a year older. It's better than the alternative. I hope you have a great celebration. Best, Calvin

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Aug 15, 2019 at 3:41 PM

Posted on: Aug 12, 2019 at 11:31 AM

Freeman, Happy Birthday! Hard to believe that so many birthdays have passed us by since Morson and Broughton. I have great memories of our times together. All good wishes. Calvin

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Aug 03, 2019 at 12:28 PM

George, I hope you have a great birthday celebration. It's been a long time since Murphy School, hasn't it! All good wishes, Cal

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Aug 02, 2019 at 12:26 PM

Happy birthday friend Larry. I hope you have a really great day with your family and friends. You deserve the best. I have many fond memories or our times together when we were growing up at Murphy, Morson, and Broughton. Sincerely, Cal