Jim Horton
James “Jim” A. Horton, 86, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, in a local hospital.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Cora Youngblood and two sons, James A. Horton, Jr., and baby Nikki.
Jim was the owner of J & J Contractors, Inc., located on West Main Street in Chattanooga. He was a former president of the AGC where he served two years in that position. He was an avid traveler, golfer and woodworker. Jim spent many hours in his woodworking shop with his grandchildren whom he loved dearly.
He was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife, Beverly R. Horton, of Hixson, three children, Debbie (Richard) Dedmon, of Hixson, Chris Horton, of Ft. Myers, Fl., Robin Wheeler, of East Ridge, step-son, Michael Earl (Mindy) Dixon, of Atlanta, three grandchildren, Kendra Michelle (Jeremy) Neill, Amanda (Chris) Childress, Sara Davies, three step grandchildren, Taylor, Kaitlyn and Parker James Dixon, four great- grandchildren, Chandler Neill, Marley Davies, Everett James Childress, Forest Lee Childress, brother-in-law, Lamar (Martha) Rains, and two nephews, Parker and Scott Rains.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23, in the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Dr. Fred Steelman and Pastor Josh Lancaster officiating. Interment will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens in Hixson.
The family will receive friends from 1–3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Red Bank Baptist Church – Building Fund, 4000 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga, Tn. 37415.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaNorthChapel.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. 37343.