Billy Rue Horton

Billy Rue Horton
Billy Rue Horton

November 9, 1927 ~ June 20, 2021 (age 93)

Billy Rue Horton, age 93, of Tabor City, NC died Sunday, June 20, 2021 in the Tabor Commons Assisted Living, Tabor City.

 Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Inman Ward Funeral Home and Crematory.  

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