Kenneth Saxon Horton, 74, Columbus, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Brown County Health and Living Community. Born March 6, 1935, in Madison, he was the son of Clarence R. Horton and Velma Birley Horton, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Kenneth graduated from Shields High School in Jackson County. After being discharged from the Army, he moved to Hollywood, Calif. While there, he had a small part in the movie "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World!" and changed his name from Kenneth Horton to Kenneth Saxon. He served as a private secretary and escort for Mae West for 25 years, and after her death, he was employed as a private secretary for Lana Turner for many years. After leaving Hollywood, he moved to Las Vegas, where he worked in a bank and leasing company. Survivors include half brothers, Mike Horton of Franklin and Tony (Rita) Horton of Franklin; stepbrothers, Charlie (Ann) Hunter of Leitchfield, Ky., and Don (Pat) Hunter of Somerset, Ky.; sister, Janet (Paul) Butler of Columbus; stepsister, Sandra Sutton of St. Petersburg, Fla.; 12 nieces and nephews; and one great-great-niece. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Ruby Horton. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, 25th Street, Columbus, with Dustin Haggard and the Rev. Charles Aigner officiating. Interment will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana. You are invited to view his video tribute after 4 p.m. Wednesday, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the Internet. www.jewellrittman.com.