This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Al (Gator) Horton, 56, born on February 21, 1959. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Alfred Lewis Horton III, of Lompoc, CA passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015, at the young age of 56. His warm heart and contageous smile will never be forgotten.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015, from 4 to 7 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary for those who wish to attend.
The memorial service will be held at VAFB Chapel #1 on December 4, 2015 at 11am, immediately followed by a Celebration of Life at Cocheo Park (The NCOA Way).
For those that wish to attend that do not have base access, we will need you to get us your full name, birth date, drivers license number, and drivers license issue state. You will have to stop at visitor center before entering the base so please allow an extra 30-45 minutes for this.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Al “Gator’s” name to Special Olympics. The website is: https://donate.specialolympics.org/secure/make-gift-change-life
Tributes
Leave a tributeWe are so sorry for your loss. Al was truly one of the best human beings we have ever had the chance to know. He will be greatly missed by us all. So sorry for your loss and we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing him with us through the years! Love you guys!
Sincerely,
Minnette and Dave Bohlander
Chris Thurlow
Thank you Al for all the influence you had on so many. That influence is a big part of your amazing legacy. You made a positive and lasting impact.
My condolences to the Horton family. My family and I are praying and will continue to pray for you.
I am so sorry for this great loss. Al was a great man and an amazing NCO. Al was a good friend and his loss creates an empty spot that nobody can ever fill. God be with you all.
Sincerely
Tom Fair
To Barb and the Family,
Now is the time to remember Al for the great things that he was to you and to all of us. The Gorndt's will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Love and Hugs,
Penny
Leave a Tribute
We are so sorry for your loss. Al was truly one of the best human beings we have ever had the chance to know. He will be greatly missed by us all. So sorry for your loss and we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks for sharing him with us through the years! Love you guys!
Sincerely,
Minnette and Dave Bohlander
Al was by far and away the best boss I ever had. He really did care about us and would have done anything for us. I knew while my husband was on his year remote if I needed anything all I had to do was ask.
I am so sad that he lost his battle with cancer and that I won't be there for his memorial. I know the NCOA will send him in a great way. My thoughts and prayers will be his family.