Clinton Horton, Jr.

Mr. Clinton Horton, Army Veteran, and former government Worker was born on March 02, 1953, to the late Clinton Horton Sr. and Leola Horton in Washington DC. He attended the public school system in Queens, New York. After high school, he joined the Army, completing 10 years of service. Later, he joined the United States Post Office, where he retired in 2016. He proceeded in death by his Sister Mattie T. Pharr, who finished raising him after the passing of his dear mother, and wife, Christine Horton. He is survived by one brother, Billy Horton, one sister Linda Horton, one son Jamel Horton and daughter in law Michelle (NJ), three daughters, Taisha Lockhart (MD), Kristina Horton, and Aleisha Horton (PA) and his two stepsons Kendal and Christian Payne. He also has Eight grandchildren, Shonquel Lindsey, Jasmir Lindsey Horton, Jamel Horton Jr, Janira Nedrick, Jaquaan Horton, Jaden Lockhart, Shakim Horton, and Jasmine Lee. He has Nine great-grandchildren, Sha’nyia, Ah’zaria, Kalaiya, Ka’Mora, Ne’Vaeh, Kylie, Skylar, De’Oir, and Ryliegh. He also has a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and nephews, and a host of other family friends. He loved sitting on the couch watching TV and looking after his two youngest daughters after retiring. He wore his baseball cap proudly as he watched sports all weekend. If you need a movie, he was guaranteed to have it. He loved to watch Godzilla, Star Trek, Cowboys and Indians, and politics. He loved to barbecue, drink coffee, fish, videos, and have family vacations. Although he presented serious, he was hilarious when he engaged with his family. He would talk about his upbringing, times he had in the military, and the birth of his children. His most recent precious moment was when his oldest daughter Taisha (Tai) was promoted to a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army. He loaded up his car and proudly rode down the highway to get there on time. While driving, he expressed it to all who would listen to him the entire ride on how proud he was. He also honored Cindy Horton as she did such an excellent job raising his children; his daughter followed in her footsteps by going into the Army. He also loved talking about Jamel on how proud he was of the accomplishments he made in life. Also, for the many grandkids, he has given him and making his name live on. He expressed his love for his Niece, Amber Pharr, and great-niece Victoria Pharr, for helping him so much with his minor children and always being by his side. Relatives and Friends are invited to call on Thursday January 20, 2022, from 4 – 8 pm at the Coppola – Migliore Funeral Chapel, 49-01 104th Street, Corona, NY, 11368 Interment will be held Friday, January 21, 2022, at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Blvd, Calverton, NY 11933. Please arrive precisely at 9:15 a.m., so that interment can take place at 9:30 a.m., due to cemetery restrictions. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clinton Horton, Jr., please visit our flower store.