Former BC assistant football coach Don Horton dies at 58 after battle with Parkinson’s disease
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Don Horton, former North Carolina State and Boston College assistant football coach, has died. He was 58.
The funeral home handling Horton’s arrangements in Raleigh said he died Saturday. He fought a public battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Thoughts & prayers for family, friends & players of former #BCEagles football assistant Don Horton, who has passed away.
— Boston College Eagles (@BCEagles) May 28, 2016
Horton spent 10 years on Boston College’s staff before coming with coach Tom O’Brien when he was hired by N.C. State after the 2006 season. Horton coached the Wolfpack’s tight ends until May 2012, when he moved into an administrative position.
Thoughts & prayers with the family of Don Horton.
Great coach, mentor and role model to so many young men throughout his career. Sad day.— NC State Football (@PackFootball) May 28, 2016
Horton played on the offensive line at Wittenberg, got his start in coaching as a graduate assistant at Ohio State and also was on the staffs at Southern Illinois, New Mexico State, Virginia and his alma mater.
After the Parkinson’s diagnosis, his wife created a company that manufactures shirts with hidden magnetic buttons for people with disabilities.
His funeral will be held June 4 in his hometown of Cincinnati.
