Waylon Scott Horton

Waylon Scott Horton, born on June 2, 2025, in Cleveland, Mississippi, brought joy and love to all who surrounded him during his brief time here on Earth. He departed this life on the same day, June 2, 2025, leaving behind a profound impact and a heart full of affection that will be remembered by those he touched.

A visitation will take place on June 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS, 38732, followed by a Celebration of Life at 12:00 PM. A graveside service will be held at the New Cleveland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nolan Horton, Michael Turner, James Gibson, and Lucas Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dawson Turner and the Bolivar County Volunteer Fire Department Battalion 1.

Waylon was embraced with an abundance of love even before his arrival, and that warmth will continue to resonate through the lives of his parents, Cole and Jordan Horton. He is cherished by his grandparents, Scott and Laura Horton, Steve & Joanna Barnes, and Johnny and Dena Weeks, who provided a strong foundation of family values and support. Additionally, Waylon is survived by his maternal great-grandparents, Dr. Joseph and Janice Anderson, and his paternal great-aunt, Linda Bowen, great uncle, Shaun Horton (Lisa).

He is preceded in death by, his paternal great grandparents, Kenneth and Rebecca Horton, Charles “Peanut” & Bobbie Sue Smith, and Larry Grimes; maternal great grandparents, Doug & Joyce Barnes and Doyle and Judy Weeks; cousins, Ansley Pate Scribner and Natalie Nicole Horton.

His extended family includes great aunts and uncles who significantly shaped his family legacy: Mike and Nora Weeks, Tommy and Tammy Beeson, Mike and Pam Perrett, Steve and Tina Horton, Lynn Long (Larry), and John and Joy Handly. The love and presence of aunts and uncles such as Madi Gentry (Keith), Dylon Horton "Big D", Talia Ray (Casey), Jenna Weeks (Scott Taylor), Ashley Weeks, Michael Turner (Laney), and Brittney Barnes will be fondly remembered. Waylon also leaves behind a host of cousins who will miss their little companion dearly.

Waylon Scott Horton's life, though fleeting, was deeply meaningful. He leaves a void that is impossible to fill and is adored beyond measure.

Waylon will be greatly missed, and the imprint of his presence will be forever etched in the hearts of those who loved him.

The plans and wishes I had for you in life baby boy. Your mother would always say through her pregnancy that I hope he does not come out huge like his daddy. Boy boy boy the deer killing machine you were going to be. Me and uncle Michael have done nothing but talk about getting stands ready for you knowing your momma was not going for that. I told your momma I was going to buy you some turnouts and I was going take you little butt to fire calls with me of course she said naw. We had nothing but big hopes and dreams for you baby boy.

Love daddy

Dear Waylon Scott,

Mommy’s baby bean. Mommy and daddy were so ecstatic when we found out that I was pregnant with you. We always talked about who you would more like. But that second sonogram when you kicked the probe and kept running from the doctor, we knew then that you would have your daddy’s attitude. Your daddy always talked about taking you to the deer stand as soon as you got here and taking you on fire calls when he knew good and well mommy was not going to go for that. I could not wait to see if you were going to be 6’5 and bulletproof like your daddy or 5’5 and soft spoken like mommy. Although we may not know these plans, we understand that God had bigger plans for you. Until we meet again, my sweet baby boy. Mommy and daddy love you.

Love mommy

Psalm 34:18 reminds us that “The lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” This verse reassures us that God is with us in our sorrow, offering comfort and healing.