James C. Horton

James Horton, otherwise known as Jim, 54, of Andover, passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2014 from a short battle of pancreatic cancer. James was born in Rogersville, Tennessee on October 6, 1959. He graduated from RHAM High School class of 1978. Jim's lifelong passion was motorcycles, especially his Harley. He especially enjoyed spending weekends away with his "adoptive" family the Smiths racing motocross. James is survived by his mother, Carol Horton, brother Grady Horton and sister Deb Tabor and her significant other Paul Steinmiller; nieces' and nephews, Melissa Couture her husband Jeremiah Couture and their children Vanessa and Jeremiah Couture Jr., Ashley Tabor, Roseanna Boston and her son Nikolai Bernard; as well as his second family Donald "Bucky" Smith, Kelly Smith and their children Kylee, Jenna and Sarah Smith. The family of Jim Horton wishes to thank anyone and everyone whom made Jim's last few weeks memorable and enjoyable. Jim's family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday August 10, 2014 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Potter Funeral Home 456 Jackson St (Rte. 195) Willimantic. His funeral service will be held at Potter Funeral Home Monday August 11, 2014 at 11:00am with burial to follow at West Street Cemetery in Columbia. For online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .