Earl Nelson Horton age 87 of the Lower Wallens Creek Community in Jonesville, VA was born in Jonesville on Thursday, October 3, 1929 and passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at Lee Health and Rehab in Pennington Gap, VA. He retired as a bus driver, tobacco and cattle farmer. He enjoyed farming and being outdoors, and was a Deacon at the Lone Branch Baptist Church in Jonesville. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Vada Horton and one brother Palmer Horton and a brother-in-law Bob Middleton. Earl is survived by his wife Jo Ann Horton of the home, one son Ronnie Horton and wife, Helena of Jonesville, VA, grandchildren Jeremy Horton and wife, Telitha, Stephanie Shuler and husband, Trey and Kennedy Madon, five great-grandchildren Calem Horton and Austin Horton, Warner Shuler, Leona Belcher and Lane Belcher. Earl is also survived by a sister Vera Middleton of Sykesville, MD, special aunt Kate Horton and three special nieces Becky, Betty and Merietta. Also survived by nephews Kenny Middleton, Greg Middleton and nieces Debra Copenhaver and Dana Middleton. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the Province Funeral Home Sanctuary in Jonesville, VA with John Coates officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM Thursday until the time of the service. A graveside service will be at 11:00 AM Friday at the Horton Cemetery in Jonesville, VA. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:00 AM Friday to go to the cemetery. Pall Bearers will be Mike Hawkins, Joe Hawkins, Alan Ingle, Ben Roberts, Fats Jerrell and Eric Walton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lone Branch Baptist Church C/O Debra Burchett 8058 Lower Wallens Creek Rd. Jonesville, VA 24263. Memorials and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.provincefuneralhome.com We are located at 29521 Wilderness Rd. Jonesville, VA 24263 Phone 276-346-3553 Province Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the family of Earl Nelson Horton. Service Information Visitation Thursday January 5, 2017 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Province Powell Valley Funeral Home 29521 Wilderness Rd. Jonesville, VA 24263 Funeral Service Thursday January 5, 2017 7:00 PM Province Powell Valley Funeral Home 29521 Wilderness Rd. Jonesville, VA 24263 Graveside Service Friday January 6, 2017 11:00 AM Horton Cemetery 8058 Lower Wallens Creek Rd. Jonesville, VA 24263