Update (3/9/08): Service Arrangements and obituary
"Uncle" Fred Horton passed away Tuesday morning in Erie, PA, according to AllAccess.com. Horton most recently worked for WXTA there, and formerly worked at WSEN. His family has established a memorial fund to cover medical expenses.
If you wish to donate, make your checks payable to "Elaine Horton for the Benefit of Frederick C. Horton III" and send them to:
Elaine Horton
436 Park Ave. 2W
Syracuse, NY 13204
A quick Google search reveals Horton also worked at WYYY in Syracuse sometime in the 80s, and WRUN in Utica in the 70s.
Have any memories of "Uncle Fred?" Feel free to share them below.
I also know that Fred Horton worked for WBEE (92.5 Rochester) from 1996 to 1999, before moving to Erie, Pa, and working for WXTA.