Death Of Floyd H. Horton

Since November 2, 1952 we here at Central have marched with Brother Horton in the fight to hold forth the word of Truth for the advancement of the kingdom of Christ here on earth. Now that the ranks show a broken column, we feel that Brother Horton would like to say: "Continue to fight the good fight of faith."

In our sorrow we are all made to pause and pay tribute to our brother. He was a Christian of the highest order. His whole being was inspired with the desire to promote the best interests and welfare of the church. His was not a long life, but it was an active one. All who had the privilege of his fellowship, found that their lives had been made richer as a result of this association. Brother Horton had a charm in his personality that deepened as one knew him more intimately. His gentleness of spirit, brotherly friendliness, and sympathetic understanding made him desirable to have present in times of stress. Although his work for the Lord has been marked with great success, he was modest in accepting words of appreciation and honor.

Brother Horton's private life reflected Christian refinement, and it was characterized by simplicity, by purity of intentions, by high ideals, and by a deep affectionate regard for his family and friends. His smile never changed no matter what conditions developed. His generous nature reflected itself in many ways, and few will ever know the many avenues it traveled.

As a minister he was tolerant in his opinions but steadfast — a bulwark of strength — in his contending for the Faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. He had a disposition which enabled him to be gentle toward all and in "meekness correcting them that opposed themselves." Our fellowship with him has helped us to understand the deeper significance and meaning of brotherly love.

We extend to his bereaved family our sincere sympathy in this time of sorrow, and we trust there is comfort and consolation in the happy recollection of those many years during which they enjoyed his affection, his esteem, and his guidance.

The Elders, Central Church of Christ Twelfth and Hoover Sts. Los Angeles, California