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Harold Houghton Obituary
July 31, 1958 - April 25, 2017
MACOMB, MI - Harold L. Houghton departed this life at the age of 58, on April 25, 2017, surrounded by family at the St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren, Michigan, after an extended illness.
Harold was born on July 31, 1958, to Willie Mae (Taylor) Houghton-Gunn and Jimmie Lee Houghton in Bradford, Tennessee, the third of three children to this union. He was baptized at an early age in Bradford. His family moved to South Bend in December 1966, and he graduated from Washington High School.
Harold worked more than fifteen years at Kroger as a Department Head for Indiana. He retired as a Regional Manager from Comcast in Michigan, after almost 25 years of service. Harold participated in various volunteering roles while both a Kroger and Comcast employee.
Harold was a big football fan and could always be seen cheering on Notre Dame and the Chicago Bears. After learning how to bowl, he became a very avid bowler. He also loved getting out on the golf course every now and then. Harold was a family man and loved playing card games with family, especially bid whist and tonk. He developed a love for plays and musicals which he would attend with his wife. As a child, he participated in Little League baseball and football, and his love for ball turned into playing on several adult softball teams. His family was his life.
Harold was preceded indeath by his stepfather and mother, Theodore and Willie Mae Gunn; father, Jimmie Lee Houghton; and grandparents, Rev. Landers and Luvern King. Cherishing his memories and mourning his loss are his wife, LaRae; his daughter, Della L. Jennings; and his two brothers, Lonnie Carl Houghton and Anthony Tyrone (Glenda) Houghton. He is also survived by a host of relatives, loved ones and friends.
Funeral services for Harold will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Palmer Funeral Home-West Chapel, 2702 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN. Shawn Gunn will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 12:00-1:00pm on Monday prior to services at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left for the Houghton family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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Marlo Shannon
May 6, 2017
Me and harold met when he came to detroit comcast..kept me laughin..i learned a lot..sorry to hear. Prayers go out to your family.great boss
Lawerence Dale Minor
May 3, 2017
My deepest sympathy To Harold's family " he will be Missed I played Little League baseball as kids with him on the Lasalle park Merchants Team,we were good
Gwen Fisher
May 1, 2017
To the Houghton Family: LaRae, I am sooo sorry for your loss. have known you 2 since Hi School. U 2 was made for each other.Have a Beautiful daughter he was so PROUD of! Try to be strong at this Time. Lonnie & Tony I am soooo sorry for your Loss ur brother was a great Man in Hi School and as an Adult.We hadnt been in touch for alot of years. But saw each other at our Hi School Reunion in 2010.You guys are in my Prayers. Love you Gwen Fisher
Janice Marable
May 1, 2017
LaRae and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. God bless you LaRae and your family.
Marcia & John Collins
May 1, 2017
LaRae and Della, heartfelt condolences to you and the family. There are no words to say that will ease your pain or the loss you feel. Praying that your faith in God will sustain you all through this most difficult time. Godspeed to you all. #everonwardWHS76
Joyce Moore
April 30, 2017
Harold we Love you very much Ladalle and Joyce we had alot of fun God Bless Larae and Della and the Brothers . I will keep you in my Prayers Love Joyce and Ladalle
Archie Bradford Sr.
April 30, 2017
Sorry for your loss Harold Lee was a good and dear friend with love Archie Bradford Sr. and family God bless the Houghton family
Ivory's family
April 30, 2017
R.I.P. Harold you will be missed.
Jacquelyn ( Ivory ) Moody
April 30, 2017
May I extend my heart felt condolences to the families, Larae, Lonnie, and Tony,
May God comfort you in your time of sorrow, May He strengthen you where there are weakness. May the Lord continue to hold you in his arms. So deeply sadden to hear about the loss of my dear friend Harold, but to know that absence from the body is to be present with the Lord. Rest my friend until we meet again.
Donna Hunt
April 28, 2017
Lost touch with Harold and La Rae years ago but I will always remember the great times we had together. Praying for you La Rae and Della. RIH Harold.
Steve Beltowski
April 28, 2017
My God bless your entire family and look over you all during this hard time.
Harold was more than a great boss he was a friend. RIP Harold you will be missed.
Steve Beltowski
R* Sterling
April 28, 2017
God is Your Comfort
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, the comfort me. ~Psalm 23:3-4~
To La Rae, Della, the Houghton Family and Friends...
There is no one like our Lord. When we are sad, he is our comfort. His calm presence restores our soul. His words are cool, refreshing water to our spirit. Despite our confusion, He guides us in paths of righteousness for his glory. Even when we feel lost in a dark valley, We will not be afraid- for God is with us...It is my prayer...that his gentle strength and divine authority continue to bring comfort to you all during your time of bereavement.
Harold Lee was loved by many and will be sadly missed by us all. And that's on Everything!...
With Much Love & Many Blessings Always
Your Cousin
Rita Sterling/the McCorkle Family
Carlos Ortiz
April 27, 2017
Wow! This really took my by surprise. He was a great guy with always a profesional attitude. Funny as hell. God bless him. My heart goes to the family
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