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.
School Story:

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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Hope you have another Happy Birthday, friend Charlene. Calvin

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Harold, The folks that I met at Morson are some of the nicest folks I ever met, including you.I'm glad that so many of us are still around, All good wishes for a geat Birthday! Calvin

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Freeman, I send all good wishes for a very Happy Birthday. And all good wishes for another good year, Calvin.

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Hey, De An! Hope you have had a very Merry Bitrhs\ay! I send all good wiishes for another happy year and many more. My best to you, Calvin

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Aug 02, 2026 at 6:06 PM

Larry. Happy Birthday to you! I hope that you have a great day with your family and friends I still smile when I think about our All Star team.. All good wishes, Calvin

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Happy Birthday, Baxter! Hope you have a good day. Calvin

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Happy Birthday Bob! Hope you have a great day with family and friends.

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Happy Birthday Jane! Calvin

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Joan, I send all good wishes for a very merry Birthday. Calvin

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Dear Friend Gloria: Happy Birthday to you, and congratulations to both you and Johnny on your long and successful marriage. Ginger and I will celebrate our 61st anniversary in August, so we understand both the joys and the challenges of an enduring marriage. All good wishes, Cal and Ginger

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Dear Friend Joanna: I send all good wishes for a pleasant day with family and friends, filled with smiles and laughter, and overflowing with happiness. Sincerely, Calvin

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Julia, Ginger and I send Birthday greetings and best wishes for another good year. Calvin

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Jun 01, 2026 at 5:43 PM

Dear Friend Lynne:Celebrate! Celebrate! Dance to the music that makes your heart sing! Share good wine and good food with your friends! Embrace your family in a big group hug. You'll have memories all year long that will remind you of the joys of still being here after so many years. Happy Birthday! Calvin

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Dwight: I hope you have a very Happy Birthday celebration. What size cake do you have to order to serve all of your kids and grandkids?! All good wishes, Calvin

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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