Raymond A. Houston

Raymond A. "Tony" Houston, 56, of Parsons, died at 1:40 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2008, at his home. He had been in failing health.

He was born September 4, 1951, in Parsons, to Raymond Edward and Willnella (Monroe) Houston. He grew up and attended schools in Parsons and later attended Emporia State University. In 1967, he joined the U.S. Army. Following his discharge, he worked at B&R Tire, the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, and Dayton Superior until becoming disabled due to health.

He enjoyed working on cars, yard work and reading science fiction. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Local Lodge No. 293 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

SURVIVORS:
Father - Raymond E. Houston and his wife, Irene Parsons, KS
Two Sons - Raymond A. "T. J." Houston, Jr. Webb City, MO
Mark A. Houston Miami, OK
Three Daughters – Carla P. Lowe O'Fallon, MO
Natashia R. Houston Parsons, KS
Kimberly N. Houston Parsons, KS
Three Grandchildren – Isaiah, Robert A. and Alexia
One Brother - Michael Houston Parsons, KS
Four Sisters – Timothy McByers Midwest City, OK
Jacqueline Moss Parsons, KS
Lori Houston Bartlesville, OK
Lisa Houston Bartlesville, OK
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by his mother, Willnella Houston.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 22, 2008, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors given by Brown-Bishop Post No. 704 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2008, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Raymond A. Houston, please visit our flower store.