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Needham Broughton High School
Class Of 1962
William Calvin Horton
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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
Bob: Sorry to be late in wishing you a very Happy Birthday! Had to take my computer to the witch doctor for an exorcism. All good wishes, Cal
Jane: Happy Birthday to You! I hope that all goes well, and that you are enjoying time with your children and grandchildren today. Best wishes, Calvin
Happy Birthday friend Joan. I send all good wishes for a pleasant and interesting day of celebration with your family and friends. It's hard to believe that we met so long ago at Morson! I still remember walking with you and De An Buffaloe to your bus stop downtown, carrying De An's saxaphone. Best regards, Calvin
Katharine, What a nice surprise! Ginger and I were in Mount Dora yesterday, visiting the Modernism Museum -- one of our favorites. I hope that you and Larry will enjoy your new home. How about lunch at the Goblin sometime soon? All good wishes, Cal
Ginger and I hope that you have a great birthday celebration with family and friends. I'm curious: what size cake do you need if al of your children and grandchildren show up to help you have a Happy Birthday!? All good wishes, Cal
Posted on: Jun 21, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Happy Birthday, Joanna. I trust that all goes well for you and your family. All good wishes, Calvin
Julia: Ginger and I hope that you have a fine and glorious day. Whether and how you celebrate, observe, or ignore your birthday is entirely up to you. All good wishes, Calvin
Posted on: Jun 01, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Lynne, I hope that you have had a very nice day with family and friends, with good food and delicious desserts, with the conviviality that only comes at family gatherings for special occasions such as your Birthday. Aren't we lucky to still be here. All good wishes, Calvin
Dwight: I hope you have had a Happy Birthday, with a family celebration. All good wishes to you, Calvin
Dear Friend Karen, I hope that all goes well for you and your family, and that you will have a proper celebration of your Birthday! I'm sorry that I won't be able to present you with a good bottle of wine and to offer a toast to good health and long life. Can it really have been such a long time since we first met? Hard to believe, isn't it. All good wishes, Calvin
Happy Birthday friend Carolyn! I send all good wishes for a great birthday celebration. I hope that you and your family are healthy and happy. Best, Calvin
Happy Birthday, friend Andy! I hope that you have a good day and a good celebration, as is fitting for an old guy. I assume that you're still helping people find ways to resolve disputes without murder or mayhem. Good for you! Best wishes, Cal
Posted on: Apr 01, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Susan, Were you really born on April Fool's Day, or is that just your way of having an annual prank on all of us!? Whatever the case, I'm just glad that you were born, so that all of us could have you as our friend. Happy Birthday deal girl! Calvin
Happy Birthday friend John! I'm sending all good wishes your way for an especially happy day, with lots of fun with family and friends. You can put a Hot dog Special on my tab at Sutton's. Best, Cal
Posted on: Mar 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Happy Birthday Earl. How did we get to be so old! Lucky we're still here. Hope you have a real celebration with family and friends. Best, Calvin
Posted on: Mar 21, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Roy, All good wishes for a very Happy Birthday. I hope you have a great time with family and friends. Best, Calvin
Johnny, Happy Birthday to you, old friend. Isn't it amazing that we're still here and having fun! Ginger and I hope you have a good celebration with your family. All the best to Gloria, too. Cal
Robert, I hope you have a great day filled with laughter and the joy of being with family and friends. Happy Birthhday! Calvin
Ron, Have a great Birthday. Best to Mary B, also.
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