Charles W. Horton, Jr.
.....well known local contractor, age 56
TEWKSBURY- Charles W. Horton, Jr., 56, a well known local contractor, passed away on
Sunday, Nov. 18th after a long courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of Ruth (Cox) Horton of Lowell formerly of Tewksbury, to
whom he was married for 36 years this past Feb. 19th.
He was born in Arlington on August 16, 1951, a son of the late Charles and Rose
(Bradley) Horton formerly of Tewksbury.
He was educated in Tewksbury schools and started his career as a cement form worker.
He then went on to frame houses and was the proud owner of three businesses during his career.
In time he physically built three homes in Tewksbury for his family. He also built an addition to
his home so that he could take care of his in laws, the late Ruth and Thomas Cox, formerly of
Lowell.
Because he was known for his strong work ethics and his pride in his work, he was the
preferred contractor to several area home builders. It was Charlie they called when building their
own residences.
In is spare time, he loved to be out on the ocean, fishing, or spending time with his
family. He had recently purchased a vacation home in Florida and was looking forward to
wintering there with his wife and dear friends.
His fondest memories were his winter vacations with his wife and sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Sharon and Michael Decato from York, Maine.
In addition to his wife, he leaves two daughters and a son. Laurie Higgins of Lowell,
Sherri Horton and Marcos Sodre of Pepperell, and Charles T. Horton of Tewksbury. He also
leaves his three grandchildren who were his pride and joy. Billy, Ryan and Katie. He had two
sisters and two brothers-in-law. Donna and Gary Large of Florida, Charlean Horton of Pelham
and Thomas Cox of Dracut. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,
nephews and two grandnieces. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
His Funeral Service was held Monday, Nov. 26, in the Funeral Home. Burial followed at Lowell Cemetery. It was his wish that donations in his name be sent to the
“Jimmy Fund” c/o Dana Farber Development Office 10 Brookline Place West 6Th Floor Brookline
MA 02445, or the Mass General Hospital Development Office, Pediatric Cancer Research Fund,
165 Cambridge St. Suite 600 Boston MA 02114.