John Henry Horton celebrated 100 years of age in 2016. He was born and raised in Creston, North Carolina. John is a World War II veteran with service in the U.S. Army from 1942 through 1945. He received an honorable discharge, then made his home in Nashville, Tennessee, where he was employed by Kroger Company for 35 years. After retirement, John devoted his time to volunteer work and faithfully served as a Tennessee nursing home ombudsman for many years. A devoted Christian, John loves to share his experiences with others who are willing to listen.
100 And Still Learning
Never Too Old To Learn
by John Horton
100 And Still Learning
Never Too Old To Learn
by John Horton
Published Nov 07, 2016
43 Pages
Genre: FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / General
Book Details
Wisdom comes from multiple sources
John Horton’s story begins a century ago, in a three-room log cabin in North Carolina. As the son of a former slave and a devout mother, John learned the value of a good work ethic and the strength of a loving family, but he showed a strong resistance to his early introduction to Bible study. Follow his journey from childhood to the military to a near-death experience that changed his life in this inspirational memoir. Today, at the age of 100, John consistently attends a weekly Bible study and Sunday school, and at the end of the meetings he often shakes his head in amazement and says, “I’m still learning!”