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Robert Houston-Bey Obituary

Houston-Bey, Robert
1947 - 2020
Robert L. Houston-Bey Sr, age 73, was born on May 4, 1947 in Wadley, AL to Tom Houston and Beulah Patterson. He departed this life on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Robert served in the U.S Marines doing two tours in Vietnam. He was the owner of Arrow Welding Company and a member of Church of Christ of The Apostolic Faith. He is preceded in death by his father Tom Houston. Robert is survived by wife, Veronica Westbrook-Houston; mother, Beulah Patterson; sons, Robert L. Houston Jr. and Tony Houston; daughters, Vickie Houston and RaShana Tucker; step-daughter, Angeline Westbrook; sisters, Julia (Warren) Minniefield and Linda Houston; special niece, Danielle Houston; 6 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation 10am and Funeral 11am Friday, January 8, 2021 at Church of Christ of The Apostolic Faith, 1200 Brentnell Ave. Interment with Military Honors at Green Lawn Cemetery. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. To order flowers and to offer condolences to The HOUSTON-BEY Family visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2021.

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Vickie Houston

March 29, 2024

I think of you every moment of the day dad, I miss you so much, I´ll love you forever

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Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMCR

February 16, 2021

God Bless and a Heartfelt Thank YOU for your service in The Corps. Serving 2 tours in Vietnam. ...And Semper Fi.

charles canterbury

January 8, 2021

Thank you for your service Marine, R.I.P. Sir.

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1200 Brentnell Ave., OH

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