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Ronald M. Horton

June 6, 1947 — November 27, 2025

Holly

Horton, Ronald M. "Ron"- Age 78, of Holly, passed away November 27, 2025. A memorial gathering celebrating his life will be from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Those desiring to do so, may make contributions in his memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or Fenton Adopt-a-Pet.

Ron was born June 6, 1947, in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of the late Melvin Horton and Janette (Dobson ) Horton. He married Diane M. Nielsen on August 8, 1970, in Swartz Creek. Ron graduated from Holly High School. He was a 1970 graduate of G.M.I. Ron retired in 1998 from General Motors as an Engineering Manager. He was a member of the Flint Institute of Arts. Ron loved being outdoors and attending outdoor events. He treated their property like a "Nature Sanctuary". Ron loved reading, watching movies and he loved animals of all kinds.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane; sister and brother in law, Gloria (Robert) Crawford; brother and sister in law, Eric (Donna) Horton; sister in law, Janet (Jon) Baugher; brother in law, Charles Nielsen; sister in law, Sondra Letavis; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Laureen Green; special dogs, Large, Sneakers, Teddy, Summer, Quilly and Clark and cat, Pooh.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff and residents of Wellbridge of Fenton for the kindness bestowed on both Ron and Diane during his stay there.

Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
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1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, MI 48430

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