Donnie Ray Horton, age 73 of Springfield, Arkansas died on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Conway, Arkansas. He was born in Marshall, Arkansas on August 24, 1950 to Thomas Thelmo Horton and Wenoka Elizabeth Treat Horton.

He graduated from Marshall High School. His working years were spent as a dry wall finisher in the construction business.

He enjoyed fishing and especially liked to go fishing with his dad.

Survivors include his sons, Heath Horton of Leslie and Justin Horton of Clinton; grandchildren, Lyndsey Horton, Ethan Horton, Hadley Horton, Ryder Horton, Piper Horton, Maddison Horton, Trey Horton and Blakeleigh Horton; great-grandchildren, Charley Mattingly, Paisley Mattingly and Gage Horton; siblings, Tommy Horton of Conway, Clara Nell Myatt (Daniel) of Pearcy and Bette McArthur (Foster) of Katy, Texas; nieces and nephews, Kellie Daniels (Mike), Brindy Coonce (Jason), Beth Isom (Ronnie), Danny Myatt (Sherry), Kami Vaughn (Ed) , Mandy Barrett (Jason) and Calum McArthur (Anna); and numerous cousins, extended family and friends who will also mourn his passing.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thelmo and Wenoka Horton; and grandson, Max Heath Horton.

Graveside memorial services for him will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas.