Heath Garrett Horton, 1981-2018

Heath Garrett Horton, 36, of Howe, died November 18, 2018 after a very brief battle with pneumonia and sepsis.

Heath was born on December 16, 1981 to Mickey and Mike Horton.  He was a 2000 graduate of Howe High School and attended Texas Christian University where he played football before going to work for 24 Hour Fitness.  After great success there and also with Aspen Fitness clubs he came back home to Howe and in 2008 opened #1 Fitness.  Heath loved his community and the surrounding areas and had a huge heart for its people.  He was an unrelenting encourager and friend to anyone he met.  He was unapologetic in his desires to lead people to the Lord he loved so much.

Heath is survived by the greatest love of his life, his son, Zion Isaiah Horton; his parents, Mike and Mickey Horton; two brothers – Damion Horton and Corey Horton; aunt and uncle, Camille and Larry Miller; numerous cousins and countless friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Edna and Arnold Dutton and Joe and Addie Horton.

A memorial service celebrating Heath’s life will be held at #1 Fitness on Wednesday, November 21st.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Howe.