Tony Wayne Horton, age 68, of Mellott, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away in his home, 11:10PM Sunday, February 21, 2021 following a lengthy illness.  He was born in  Danville, IL November 19, 1952 to the late Gale W. Horton and Donna Keller Shabow.  He married Rachel Newman in Veedersburg, August 4, 1973  and she survives.

Tony was a 1971 graduate of Fountain Central High School.  Most recently he was a 12 year employee of Local #120 of the Hod Carrier Labor Union.  He previously was employed 24 years with Olin/Flexel in Covington until their closure.

He was a member of the Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene.  Tony loved his family and cherished his time with them.  He also loved horses, had ridden them his entire life and was a member of the AQHA and the Cutting Horse Association.  He enjoyed 'trap shooting' and buying/selling guns.  He was his family's rock!  He always answered his phone…

Surviving along with his wife Rachel are: two daughters; Crystal (Gordon) Hansen of Covington and Sarah Rahn of Hillsboro.  Grandchildren; Grant Wayne Hansen, Paige Scheurich, Ross (Hana) Houchens, Shelbie (Andrew) Baldwin, Luke (Megan) Rahn, Megan (Travis) Haslam.  Great-grandchildren Bristol, Haisley, Leighton, Phoenyx and Zatanna. Two sisters; Linda (Marty) Taylor of Wasilla, AK, Carrie (Justin) Thomas, Brother Kenneth (Debbie) Horton of  Veedersburg.  Also many nieces and nephews survive.  He was preceded in death by, his parents and grandparents; William & Cora Horton, Arnold Keller, Carrie Compton.

Visitation hours are 5:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, with funeral services 11:00 AM Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Greg McDonald officiating.  Burial will follow in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Children's Ministry @ Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene.  Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or share a memory.  Please follow the recommendations of the Indiana State Board of Health in regard to COVID-19.