Photo courtesy of Lowndes Funeral Home and Crematory - Columbus
Columbus, Mississippi
Apr 19, 1947 – Feb 27, 2022 (Age 74)
Harry Huger Houston, III, DDS, 74 of Columbus, MS passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle, Columbus, MS.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 6, 2022, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. A Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 PM in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jonathan Blackburn officiating.
Dr. Houston was born April 19, 1947, to the late Harry Huger Houston, II, and Madeline Brooks Houston in Knoxville, TN. He was a dentist for 50 years, and last practiced with Magnolia Family Dentistry. Dr. Houston graduated from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA. He was a member of the American Society of Forensic Odontologists, the American Academy of Forensic Science, and the American Dental Association. Dr. Houston was an author of the book “Manner of Death Undetermined”. He was a great storyteller, enjoyed snow skiing, and playing the guitar in his bands, Austin and the Houston’s and Lighten Up. Dr. Houston was also a Kung Fu San Soo instructor.
In addition to his parents, Dr. Houston was preceded in death by his daughter – Charity Dale Houston; brother – Dean Brooks Houston, and step-mom – Mary Etta King Houston.
Dr. Houston is survived by his wife – Linda Lou St. Clair Houston, Columbus, MS; sons – Dundee Michael (Christina) Houston, Springhill, TN, and Samuel Quincy Houston, Reno, NV; daughter – Margeaux Victoria Houston (Ben) Fredrickson, Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren – Julian Houston, Madalyn Houston, and Hayden Houston.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Dr. Jerry Lantz, Dr. Gavin Finley, Dr. Robin Compassi, Dr. Richard Marlais, J Douglas Dalrymple, Esq, Dr. William Rosenblatt, Dr. Gaurav Dutta, Dr. Edward Bozeman, Mr. Wink Wright, Mr. Robert White, Mr. Charles Phillips, Rev. Sydney Phillips, Prof. Emeritus Political Science and History Feather River College, Emeritus Warden Christ the King Episcopal Church Quincy, CA
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Marion Military Institute, 1101 Washington St., Marion, AL 36756 or Give Kids A Smile at University of Mississippi School of Dentistry at https://www.umc.edu/Office_of_Development/Ways-to-Give/Funds/Fund-SOD.html.
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Just now learned of Harry´s passing. I was Deane´s sister-in-law. Good memories with Deane and Harry in our younger years. Belated condolences to the family.
Britta Kuhl
February 12, 2025 | Family
I apologize in advance if this is incorrect. I knew Deane and Harry Houston in Arlington Texas in high school in 1963 through 65. They had a rock band. After high school graduation from Arlington high School they went to California to dental school. I lost track of them in 1967 when I joined the Marine corps. -- James Guenzel, Maryland Hts MO
James Guenzel
May 18, 2024 | Maryland Hts, MO | Friend
My profound condolences to Dr. Houston's family and friends. I met Harry and Dean when they were going to school at Loma Linda University. They were my good friend and roommate Bob Hookam's cousins. We visited again up in Quincy where he first set up practice and he would take chickens and pigs as barter for dental work in that rural community. Even though I only met him twice there was no escaping the influence of his happy, intelligent, mischievous, and engaging personality.
Robert Lapin
September 04, 2023
Our prayers are with Harry’s family and especially with Linda, his love.
There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains.
With love and deepest condolences,
The Lourenco and Evans Families
Dee Lourenco
March 09, 2022 | Belleview, FL | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Trixie BushBush
March 08, 2022 | Theodore, AL | Coworker
All I have to say is he was a great man!!
Anquise Harris
March 07, 2022 | Mobile, AL | Friend
Such a sweet and Godly man. I was honored to know the Houston family while raising my girls. Always a loving home to celebrate life. I will always have special memories and respect for Dr Houston. Linda is in my daily prayers because they were one. My love and prayers to the family and memories will keep him alive in your hearts.
Marla
March 06, 2022
Harry was a trusted friend and colleague during our work days in Macon. He cared deeply for his work and his patients. We shared many a good meal at KFC and plenty of good conversations. God speed, Harry. You will be missed by a everyone you touched.
Billy Hood
March 03, 2022 | Oxford, MS | Coworker
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. ❤ Shevone Barry, RN
Shevone Barry
March 01, 2022 | Columbus, MS