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Roy Wayne Houser, 85, resident of Columbia, and former resident of Chicago, IL, died Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Maury Regional Medical Center.
No services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Born November 30, 1939 in Columbia, TN, he was the son of the late Robert Roy Houser and the late Melba King Houser. He is survived by his daughter, Sheri (Paul) Turner of Mt. Pleasant, TN; step-son, Vince (Jackie) Beshoar of Morris, IL; step-grandchildren, Alana Beshoar, and Blaine Beshoar; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
320 West 7th Street, Columbia, TN 38401
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