William Calvin Horton

Profile Updated: July 1, 2022
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, Coordinator of Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation Programs, Halifax Health Care, Daytona Beach, Florida; two children.
Yes! Attending Reunion
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wcalvinhorton@gmail.com

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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.

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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May 20, 2023 at 12:28 PM

Dwight, happy birthday to you! I hope you will have a good celebration with your family and friends. All good wishes, Calvin

Apr
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Apr 10, 2023 at 11:37 AM

Carolyn: Happy Birthday! How quickly a year goes by! We moved to DeLand, FL last year to be near our daughter, who is the family medical professional. Decided to do it while we were to manage everything. It's fun to be near her and her family, although we miss our son and his family, who still live in Phoenix. If you have grandchildren, you know what I mean. I hope you have a big celebration with your family and friends. All good wishes, Calvin

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Apr 09, 2023 at 2:07 PM

Posted on: Apr 09, 2023 at 1:35 PM

Andy, Happy Birthday, old friend. I was sorting through some old LP's recently and ended up listening to recordings of the Ensemble and the Chorus. We actually sounded pretty good for a bunch of high school kids. Brought back of lot of good memories. I trust that all goes well for you and your family. All good wishes, Cal

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Apr 04, 2023 at 7:09 PM

Posted on: Apr 04, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Susan, I hope you had a grand celebration of your birthday. You deserve the best. Calvin

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Apr 04, 2023 at 2:54 PM

Posted on: Apr 03, 2023 at 11:36 AM

Johnny, Happy Birthday to you! I hope that you celebrate appropriately and have as much fun as an old guy like you can have. Ginger and I now live in DeLand, Florida, near our daughter, the family medical practitioner. We decided to move while we could handle everything ourselves and enjoy our grandchildren. We're a lot closer to Chapel Hill, so maybe I'll see you sometime. We could get the hotdog special at Sutton's! All good wishes, Cal

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Mar 28, 2023 at 12:37 PM

Happy Birthday, Earl. Hope you have a good day with friends and family. All good wishes, Calvin

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Mar 22, 2023 at 10:21 AM

Posted on: Mar 21, 2023 at 12:56 PM

Roy, Congratulations on attaining another milestone. I hope we're both around next year so that I can extend the same good wishes on your Birthday. We've moved to DeLand, Florida, and I'm having to learn about an entirely different plant community. I think the high desert was better! Happy Birthday to you, Calvin

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Mar 04, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Posted on: Mar 03, 2023 at 4:14 PM

Richard, Who is that old guy with white hair showing up next to your picture? Hope you've had a good day of celebration with friends and family. All good wishes, Calvin

Feb
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Feb 23, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Johnny: Happy birthday to you, old guy! I hope Gloria will spoil you even more than you deserve. Ginger and I send all good wishes for a special celebration with your family and friends. Best, Cal

Feb
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Feb 15, 2023 at 3:47 PM

Happy Birthday, Robert. I hope you're having a great day. Best, Calvin

Feb
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Feb 01, 2023 at 10:19 AM

My Dear Friend Katharine: A very Merry Birthday to you! I hope that you and Larry have planned a special day of celebration. It seems impossible that we have known each other such a long time. Many good memories! Best wishes, Calvin

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Jan 31, 2023 at 10:13 AM

Gennie and I met each other in the fifth grade and were friends through Morson and our graduation from Broughton.  She was always a sweet girl.  I was glad that I got to see her at a couple of our reunions.

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Jan 19, 2023 at 3:18 PM

Posted on: Jan 18, 2023 at 5:53 PM

Happy Birthday, friend Don. I hope you have had an even better day than you deserve, and you deserve a very good one. Hard to believe that we have been friends for such a long time. I have many happy memories of the hours that we spent together, especially playing baseball. Good luck to you and your family, Calvin

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Jan 19, 2023 at 5:34 AM

Posted on: Jan 16, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Mera, I hope that all goes well for you, and that you have had a great birthday celebration with your family and friends. All good wishes, Calvin

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Jan 15, 2023 at 9:23 PM

Posted on: Jan 14, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Happy Birthday friend Susan! I hope that you've been properly spoiled by your family and friends. All good wishes for a great new year filled with peace and joy. Cal

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Jan 07, 2023 at 4:17 PM

My earliest memories of growing up in Caraleigh involve Phyllis.  We attended each other's birthday parties, played outdoors together, visited in each other's homes, attended Vacation bible School together,and went through the Raleigh schools system together.  She was a sweet girl, and was one of the prettiest I ever knew. We last saw each other at a Caraleigh Reunion about two decades ago, but we kept up with each other through the Broughton Web page.  My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Dec
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Dec 18, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Mack, I hope that you and Carol will have a Christmas of joy and a New Year of Peace, All good wishes, Calvin

Dec
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Dec 09, 2022 at 11:23 AM

All good wishes for a very happy Birthday.

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Nov 16, 2022 at 5:54 PM

Posted on: Nov 16, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Happy Birthday to you, Ben. Ginger and I send all good wishes to you and Francine. Best, Calvin

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Nov 16, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Posted on: Nov 14, 2022 at 1:33 PM

Don, Ginger and I both are well. Had minor damage from the hurricane and some related complications that made it impossible for us to get to the reunion. We really were disappointed that we couldn't get there. I'm going to lobby for another reunion in five years, with the thought that more of us might make it that far. I trust that all goes well for you.