William Calvin Horton

Profile Updated: July 16, 2023
William Calvin Horton
Residing In: DeLand, FL 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, 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.
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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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May 08, 2026 at 5:52 PM

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Dear Friend Karen: I trust that all goes well for you, and that you will enjoy a very fine bottle or two...or three... of your favorite celebratory beverage with good friends. I hope, also, that your British friends understand that you are in no way responsible for the crude, boorish, vulgar, etc. behavior of donald trump and his ofal-bearers. Happy Birthday! Cal

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Apr 29, 2026 at 11:25 PM

Friend John: I trust that all goes well for you and your family; and I send all good wishes for a very merry birthday. Best regards, Cal

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Apr 10, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Carolyn, How did our classmates get to be so old? Must be something in their diet. I hope you have a good Birthday celebration with family and friends. Best wishes, Calvin

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Apr 09, 2026 at 2:12 PM

Can we really be this old? I hope you have a very Happy Birthday. All good wishes, Cal

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Apr 02, 2026 at 7:11 PM

Happy Birthday friend Susan.You deserve a glorious celebration. All good wishes, Calvin

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Mar 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM

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Roy, All good wishes for many more celebrations. Happy Birthday! Cal

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Richard, Can't help but think of doughnuts adn barbecue on your Biirthday. Have a good one. Calvin

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Isn't it astonishing that we've made it this far! I know that Gloria will give you a good celebration of your birthday. All good wishes, Cal

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Feb 15, 2026 at 1:22 PM

Hope you have a great birthday and many mre, Robert.

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Feb 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM

Ron, Happy Birthday to you.

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Feb 07, 2026 at 1:50 PM

Nancy and Sam were lucky to have each other as Life Partners.  Two very fine people..  Cal Horton

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Friend Katharine, sorry to be late in offering good wishes for another Happy Birthday. I trust that all goes well for you and Larry. Calvin

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Jan 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM

All good wishes for a very Happy Birthday. Cal

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Sep 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM

Kathy, I have fond memories of you, especially when we were at Morson. I hope that you are doing well and enjoying life. All the best, Calvin

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Happy Birthday friend Chuckles! I send all good wishes for a great celebration with your family and friends.. Be good and have fun (or choose one) Calvin

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Happy Birthday, Randy.

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Hope you have a great Birthday celebration. Best to you, Calvin

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Aug 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Happy Birthday friend Charlene. I hope you have some special fun with family and friends in honor of your 81st! All good wishes, Calvin

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Aug 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Happy Birthday friend Harold! I hope that all goes well for you. Here we are in our eighties and grateful to be around. I have many good memories of our time at Morson and Broughton. As Jimmy Capps used to say: "My best to you." Calvin