Tommy Edgar Horton, 78, of Tomball, Texas, passed peacefully on August 26, 2025, after enduring a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. He was born at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Texas, on November 15, 1946, to Cecil “Tom” and Edna Jowell Horton. He was the youngest behind J. Dean Horton, DDS, and Patricia Horton Hitt. He spent his childhood in his beloved Lancaster, Texas, where he excelled in all sports and academics. On Labor Day weekend of his senior year, Tommy met the love of his life, Martha Jordan, through a mutual friend. They married on June 26, 1965, and recently celebrated sixty years of marriage.

After their wedding, Tommy and Martha set out for Waco, Texas, where Tommy achieved his dream of attending Baylor University and playing for the Baylor Bears football team. Upon graduating from Baylor with a degree in Real Estate Finance, Tommy obtained his Real Estate Broker’s license, which he held for over four decades, allowing him to practice both residential and commercial real estate in Dallas and Houston, Texas.

Known as a man of great faith, wisdom, and compassion, Tommy and his wife, Martha, raised their four children — Kim, Kevin, Kari, and Kyle (known as the "4 Ks") — to follow the two greatest commandments: to love God and to love others. By his words and his example, he demonstrated what it means to be a devoted follower of Christ.

Tommy is survived by his loving & devoted wife, Martha Jordan Horton. He also leaves behind a loving legacy through his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren:

• Daughter, Kimberly Horton

• Son, Kevin Horton, and his wife, Melissa Horton

 — Grandchildren:

  • Joshua Horton and his wife Shannon Horton, parents of great-granddaughter Hazel Horton

  • Bethany Baker and her wife Lillianna Baker

• Daughter, Karin Winebrenner, and her husband, John Winebrenner

 — Grandchildren:

  • Andrew “Blake” Winebrenner and his wife, Makenzie Winebrenner, parents of great-grandson Rhys Winebrenner

  • Kori Winebrenner

  • Elijah Winebrenner

• Son, Kyle Horton, and his wife Katy Horton

 — Grandchildren:

  • Travis Horton

  • Carli Horton

The family wishes to thank the many friends and family members who prayerfully supported and encouraged them through the journey of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Additionally, the family would like to extend a very special thank you to the many wonderful people at Vitas Hospice, specifically Drs. Jamison & Ramos, Ivy, Naleen, Patrick, and Sheree, who provided tremendous help and comfort not only to the patient but also to the entire family.

Celebration of Life Services for Tommy will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in the fellowship room of Redeemer Church (730 Baker Dr., Tomball, TX)

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to charities like Mercy Chefs or Samaritan’s Purse.

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