Charles Bobby Houston

1937 - 2024

Charles Bobby Houston (Bob), of Highlands, passed away on Jan. 12, 2024. He was born on Aug. 16, 1937, in Highlands, the son of the late John Walter Houston and Edna Roper Houston. In Addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, W. Eugene Houston (Gene).
Bob served in the US Air Force for eight years and active Navy Reserves for 12 years. He was called to active duty during Desert Storm. He retired in 1993 as chief hospital corpsman. He served three terms with the Town of Highlands Board of Commissioners and volunteered with Highlands Fire and Rescue for 23 years as an active member. He served seven years as chief, and 27 years as a part time worker. He was employed with Highlands Country Club as bookkeeper, office manager and worked as a real estate broker for 16 years there. He also worked with Macon County Emergency Medical Services as a paramedic for 18 years, being the first supervisor of the Highlands Station.
He was a long-time member of Highlands First Baptist Church. He served as Deacon, Sunday School teacher and usher. He was a member of the American Legion Highlands Post 370 for over 20 years. He enjoyed attending the meetings and breakfasts with the other veterans.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sammie Calloway Houston, daughter Karen Houston Potts (Joe) of Cashiers; son Timothy Charles Houston of Stone Mountain, Ga. He was very proud of his four grandchildren: Danae A. Westendorf (Scott) of Highlands, Trent Reese (Stephanie) of Germany, Matt Houston (Jenny) of Snellville GA, and Melisa Toller (Ben) also of Snellville, GA. He was affectionately known as Be-ba to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many others. His great-grandchildren are Adisyn, Charlotte, and Camden Westendorf, of Highlands; Maeve Reese, of Germany; Lucas, Emma and Levi Houston, of Snellville, GA; Olivia and Nolan Toller, of Snellville, GA. They all cherished their time with him, many hikes, picnics, a playhouse, along with a zipline that he made for them. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and many others.
Services were held on Jan. 19 at the Highlands First Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Kinard and Dr. Mark Ford officiating. Burial followed at Highlands Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Trent Reese, Matt Houston, Scott Westendorf, Camden Westendorf, James Manley, Steve Houston, and Robbie Forrester. Highlands Fire and Rescue members served as honorary pallbearers. Cowee Fire Department Honor Guard represented his service to his community. American Legion Highlands Post 370 represented Bob's 20 years of service in the military.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Highlands Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 460 Highlands, NC, 28741.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home handled the arrangements.