Larry Houston

Larry F. Houston In the serenity of his home and with his wife by his side, Larry was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on August 7, 2010, after a one-year courageous struggle with cancer. Larry was a resident of Rockwall, Texas, and the youngest son of five children. In June of 2004, he married the love of his life and soul mate, Janet Jamison Houston. Larry was born May 16, 1962, in Ottawa, Kansas, and grew up in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Nimitz High School in 1980 and began a lifelong, successful career in the concrete industry. Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Terrell, Texas, and served as a Sunday school teacher. Throughout his life, Larry was an avid hunter and within the last six years, he enjoyed playing the game of golf. He also loved his Dallas Cowboys. Larry is survived by his wife, Janet; father, Raymond Houston; mother, Rose Roden; daughter, Robin West and husband, Joseph as well as his grandson, Hunter West; daughter, Christine Houston; step-daughter, Ashley Burns and husband, Thomas, and granddaughter to be born in November; step-daughter, Meagan Durden and husband, Jesse; brother, Jack Houston and wife, Bonnie; sister, Irene Slawson and husband, David; brother, Jerry Houston and wife, Laura, and numerous nieces and nephews. Larry is preceded in death by his sister, Judy Houston, and step-father, Coy Roden. Larry was greatly admired and loved by all who knew him. He was a man of his word and highly respected by his family, co-workers, and friends. His love and loyalty toward Janet and his family were beyond words and certainly an example for others to follow. Larry’s heart was humble, and his walk with Jesus Christ was evident throughout his life. Larry will forever be remembered in the hearts of all who knew him. His legacy of serving his Lord as well as others will continue in the lives of his children and grandchildren. The family expresses their appreciation to: Dr. Joseph Ludwig of M.D. Anderson; Judy Candler of Baylor Health Center; Terri Branch of Vitas Hospice Care; Brad Boyd and David Levene of River Cities Sawing. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM on Monday, August 9, 2010, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. The service for Larry will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, August 10, at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home with the Reverend Keith Clayton officiating.

Larry Houston

May 16, 1962 - August 7, 2010