Born December 11, 1946, in Hartford, CT and passed on July 10, 2025, at approximately 2:30 pm in Port Orange, FL where he resided with his wife.

He was predeceased by his parents Warren Goodrich and R Virginia (Lotz) Horton of Canton, CT.  Survived by his wife Barbara. Children: Warren and wife Marilyn of Canton, CT; James of Middletown, CT; Lisa and husband Michael of Phoenix, AZ; Lori and husband Sean of Middletown, CT. Brother Wesley and wife Chloe of Hartford, CT. Grandchildren: Erika, Nicholas, Warren Jr, David and wife Molly, Tyler, Alexandra, Sophia, Nolan and Hayden. Great grandchildren: Jackson and Brooklyn.

Arthur graduated the class of 1964 from Canton High School, enlisted in the US Navy, attended boot camp at Great Lakes, IL., then to Aviation "A'" school in Memphis, TN.  He served on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Randolph and at various land bases during his 4 years of active duty and was honorably discharged in 1970. He attended Central CT University for the State of CT Electrical 5-year apprentice program. Obtaining his unlimited Journeyman's license in 1977 and Unlimited Contractors license in 1979.  After working for 3 Central CT based electrical contractors, he and his wife Barbara in 1977 opened Arthur A. Horton Electric, Inc.  in Canton CT which continues to operate under the direction of son Warren. He continues to maintain electrical licenses in CT, MA. ME and NH.

Arthur was past president of the Canton Chamber of Commerce, treasurer of the Canton Fire Department, Legislative Chairman and Board Member Independent Electrical Contractors of America, President of CT Electrical Contractors Association (now IEC NE), Member of University of Hartford Construction Institute, Board member Associated Builders and Contractors Association, Chairman of The Sam Swope Charity Ride to benefit the Tampa Shrine Hospital.  A 32 ^nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, member of New Smyrna Beach Lodge # 49 FAM, NSB, Florida and Village Lodge # 29 AFAM Collinsville, CT, Member of Bahia Shrine, Orlando, FL, Azan Shrine, Melbourne, FL and Sphinx Shriners, Hartford, CT, Past Camaxtli, Order of Ouetzacoatl, Teocalli # 36 Orlando, FL, Vice Chairman and Trustee of the Q Foundation for Kids.

Arthur enjoyed SCUBA Diving and attained the PADI Divemaster rating in 1985. He developed a passion for underwater photography with Barbara handling the underwater video skills. They traveled the world taking volumes of pictures and videos. He enjoyed mountain and ice climbing in his younger years. Both he and Barbara enjoyed many years of travel in their motorhomes throughout the USA and Canada. They spent time riding their motorcycle throughout the USA, Canada and Mexico. He found his faith and calling later in life, supporting the Port Orange United Church of Christ, attending Sunday services and dedicating his time to improving the Church facilities and its thrift store.

Art was blessed to be the recipient of the businessman of the year from the Canton Chamber of Commerce as well as the recipient of the State of Connecticut excellence in Apprenticeship training award.

Art duration of this earth was full of wonderful life experiences and in the end, it would be hard for him to say, "I wish I had done that".   He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every minute of it.

Services: Friday, July 18, 2025, 10:30am at the Port Orange United Church of Christ (POUCC) 651 Taylor Road, Port Orange, FL 32127.

An additional service will be conducted in Canton, CT at a future date and time.

Donations may be made to the Q Foundation for Kids, www.q4kids.org .