Joseph J Horton II

Joseph J. Horton II, 78, of Conway, Arkansas passed from this life on January 25, 2015. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 7, 1936 to the late Joseph Julian and Nina (Williams) Horton. Joseph earned his Associates from Lon Morris, Bachelor's in history from New Mexico State, and a PHD in Economics from Southern Methodist University. He served as the Dean of Business at multiple Universities and most recently worked at the University of Central Arkansas as an Economics Professor. Joseph attended Wesley United Methodist Church in Conway and had also attended a professional meeting on every continent except for Antarctica. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Langley Horton of fifty years, their three children; Joseph Julian Horton III (Joanna), David Douglas Horton (Stacey), Anne Gaponenko (Vadim), nine grandchildren, one brother, Dr. Douglas Horton, and numerous friends. A Funeral Service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church in Conway on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm at Roller McNutt Funeral home in Conway on Wednesday evening. Online Guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.