Robert Houghton Obituary
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HOUGHTON, Robert Robert H. (Bob) Houghton, 77, of Allison Circle, Cartersville, Georgia, died Sunday, March 21, 2010. Mr. Houghton was born July 2, 1932, in Summerville, West Virginia, a son of the late Ernest and Evelyn Hamilton Houghton. He was a member of the Oakland Heights Baptist Church in Cartersville, a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, was retired from AT&T and was the organizer of the Bartow County Men's Prayer Breakfast. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Dora Houghton, his children, Elizabeth and Bob Staley, of Cartersville, Georgia and Kerry Houghton, of Acworth, Georgia, his grandchildren, Shane and Megan Short, Heather Short, Victoria Staley, Ashley Houghton and Joshua Houghton, great grandchildren, Kylie Bush, Isaac Houghton and Ariana Burnley, his sister and brother and brother in law, Mary Lou and Roland McCartney, of Titusville, Florida, brother and sister in law, Gene and Brenda Skidmore, of Richmond, Virginia, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert H. Houghton, II, and a brother, William Houghton. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, from the Oakland Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Joe McKaig officiating. Interment will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 till 8:00 P.M. Tuesday. Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, Ga., is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.owen funerals.com to post tributes and sign online guest register.
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March 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terry Bartron
Winfield Wv
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Sherraine Pechie
March 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family......Love, Steve & Sherraine
March 24, 2010
Our deepest condolences from the staff and board members of the Good Neighbor Shelter.. (P.O. Box 664 Cartersville, GA 30120)
March 23, 2010
To Bob's Family, We would like to extend to each of you, our Thoughts and Sympathy in this sad and difficult time of your life. We are the couple that bought Bob's Mothers house in Summersville, W.V. Bob is also a distant relative of mine. May God Bless and Comfort each of you. Helen and Ronald Cottrell
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March 23, 2010
Dora,
I pray that you take comfort in knowing how much Bob loved and cherished his family. When we talked, he was always so proud of everyone and told me what they were involved in. I enjoyed talking to him and hearing about what everyone was doing.
I consider myself blessed to have known Bob as a friend during my time at BellSouth, and through the years after our retirement. He was always so positive and upbeat no matter what the circumstances were. He touched the lives of so many people with his love and generosity.
My prayers and sympathy are with you and the entire family.
Ruby Littles
Suzannah Kolbeck
March 23, 2010
Beth, I am so sorry I can't be there for you tonight and tomorrow, but you and your family are in my thoughts and heart. Please don't hesitate to call if I can do anything.
With love,
Suzannah
George Hartman
March 23, 2010
I was saddened to read of Bob's passing this morning in the Charleston Gazette. I remember well our childhood days together. Thoughts of deepest sympathy are with you and yours at this time.
March 23, 2010
HELLO DORA:
READ IN THE CHARLESTON PAPER ABOUT THE DEATH OF YOUR HUSBAND. THINKING OF YOU.
YOUR 1956 SCHOOL FRIEND. LOIS CAROL BRADEN HORAN
Gail, Randy & Richard Mars
March 23, 2010
My husband and I worked with Bob at Wynn Pontiac for several years. He was always such a sweet man. We enjoyed getting a Christmas card from him and Dora for many years. Dora, wish we could come give you a hug, but we are living in Texas now. We hope you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob will be deeply missed.
Theresa Wilson
March 23, 2010
I will miss Bob and our conversation of our families, when he came in for his dental appointments. I send my deepest sympathy to his family and friends like myself. Let me know if I can help in anyway.
March 23, 2010
Dear Houghton Family, My name is Erie Belle Gibson Lane, daughter of Prussia Houghton Gibson. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. May GOD wrap his loving arms around your family at this difficult time and give you peace.
I know your hearts are going to be heavy, but I Pray that the wonderful memories you've made over the years will relieve that weight on your hearts and allow you to smile once more.
Bob's parents, Ernest & Evelyn, were 2 of mother's and my favorite people. I remember stirring off apple butter with them at the Prussia Gibson farm on Wilson Ridge near Walnut Grove Methodist Church.
Karen Kessler Cottrill
March 23, 2010
I was very sad to read in the Charleston Gazette today of the passing of my cousin Bob. My deepest sympathies to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sallie Stoner-Twyford
March 23, 2010
To the Houghton family--
My deepest condolences to you and yours today for your loss. I am truly sad to hear of Mr. Houghton's passing. I will always remember him as being such a caring and loving man of God. RIP.
Ashley Houghton
March 22, 2010
Papaw you will be missed but the memories that we have will not be forgotten and will bring years of laughter to all of us.
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