Roy Wayne Houser

Roy Wayne Houser obituary, Columbia, TN

Roy Wayne Houser

Roy Houser Obituary

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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.

Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home - Columbia

320 West 7th Street, Columbia, TN 38401

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