Finley Leon Horton

Finley “Leon” Horton, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 91. Belove husband of 62 wonderful years to the late Geraldine Horton; cherished son of the late Edna Gilbow and Finley Horton; devoted father of Charlotte (Joseph) Stewart, John (Darla) Horton, Jane Grivett, Bob Horton, and the late Connie Dour; loving grandfather of Keith (Della) Ragsdale, Kevin Ragsdale, Michael (Katelyn) Dour, Michael (Madora) Horton, Joseph (Jessica) Stewart, Stacey (Andy) Romano, Brent Horton, Jacob Horton, Brittany (Andy) Knaust, Nick (Kimberly) Grivett, and Landon Delp; treasured great grandfather of Michael, Nathan, Matthew, Wyatt, Ethan , Gracie, Holden, Ella, Olivia, Aiden, Levvy, Brant, Emersyn, RaeLynn, Alexa, Sophia; and dear brother of Charles Horton and Pat Carroll.

Leon proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years and began working at the young age of nine, later dedicating 34 years to McDonnell Douglas. A true entrepreneur, he owned several businesses, including a laundromat and Horton Heating and Air. Leon enjoyed horse races, playing cards, and embraced life with fearlessness, strength, honesty, and an unwavering work ethic that made him truly one of a kind. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Leon’s name to Jimmy Swaggart Ministries.