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John Houghton Obituary
John D. Houghton, 80, of Springfield, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014. He was born September 23, 1934 in Peoria, IL. to John C. and Ruby A. (Tuttle) Houghton. He married Beverly A. Keister September 26, 1964 in Peoria. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gordon.
Surviving are his wife Beverly and three sons, John, of Norman, OK, Joseph, of Friendswood, TX, and Christopher, of Springfield, MO; two sisters, Karen Burkhart of Fremont, CA, Jane Wing of Millington, TN, and one brother, Dennis Houghton, of Peoria; additionally, eight nieces, three nephews, and six grandchildren survive. John was a United States Air Force veteran stationed in Japan and Scott AFB, IL during the 1950's.
John worked for United States Postal Service for 32 years retiring in 1989. Following his retirement from the Post Office he enjoyed volunteering at Mercy Hospital's Whiteside Endoscopy Department.
Funeral and burial services will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 27, 2014, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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November 6, 2014
Very sorry for your loss.
-Tami Johnson-Lloyd (Chillicothe, il)
Heather Cobel
October 28, 2014
Beverly and family my heart goes out to you. I feel so fortunate to have gotten to spend time getting to know you and your loving husband during his recent stay for therapy at Quail Creek.
Your friend, Heather Cobel ~ therapy dept
Les and Cynthia Sauder
October 27, 2014
Our prayers and condolences are with your family. The the Lord give you peace and love and comfort.
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