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Richard Lee Houston II of Forney, Texas, was born September 27, 1975, in Dallas, Texas, to Richard Lee I and Debra Houston. He married Shelley Penn on May 11, 2001, in Dallas.
Richard enjoyed bird watching, fishing, kayaking, hunting, painting, reading, writing, jiu-jitsu, camping, baseball, and listening to old music. He was best known for the 21 years spent as a Mesquite Texas Police Officer. During those years, he received 48 letters of commendation, 2 life-saving awards, 1 police commendation bar, Citizen's Police Academy Officer of the Month Award (August 2018) and a Certificate of Merit in April 2021. He was also a member of the SWAT team for 10 years.
Richard is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Shelley; children, Shelby Houston, Hannah Houston and Lucas Houston; mother, Debra Myers; sisters, Julie Quain, Melissa Frajkor and Dannett Houston; brothers, Kenny Houston, Drew Allen, Zach Houston, Aaron Houston, and Travis Myers.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lee Houston I.
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Mike E
December 9, 2021
Richard and I had Algebra 2 together in high school and while we weren't close friends, we were friends and I remember him fondly. He was fun, friendly, outgoing, and was the only noteworthy thing about that class. A genuinely nice guy.
Oscar Galicia
December 9, 2021
I didn't know Officer Houston but I sure do thank him and the men and women of the MPD. These fine men and women have provided a blanket of safety for me and my family for 18 years. We are truly heartbroken for the loss of Officer Houston and offer our sincerest condolonces to his family and the Mesquite PD.
Emmanuel Sharp
December 8, 2021
Going to miss u my buddy
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Brenda Davis
December 8, 2021
Keeping your family lifted up in my prayers. May God give you strength and comfort in your loss. The people of Mesquite stand with you in prayer.
Camela Yancy
December 8, 2021
My condolences to Officer Houston family, my God strengthen you on tomorrow and the days to come. The bible tell us not to mourn as if there was mo hope, for there is hope that one day we will see our love one's again. I pray that you Will lean on God's word. Sincerely Camela Yancy/ Mesquite resident
Rachel Baisden
December 8, 2021
He was always a pleasure to work with in Operations.always smiling, always pleasant to everyone! He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 7, 2021
I just wanted you to know that even in Ohio hearts are broken in the passing of Officer Houston. What a wonderful person he was. May all of your memories of him get you and your family thru all of the days to come.
Robin P. ❤
Rick & Shelley Chambers
December 6, 2021
Prayers to the family of Richard
Cameron White
December 6, 2021
Richard was what others should strive to be. He was a great friend, a man of integrity, a loving husband, and a brother who set an example for his brothers and sisters. He had a dream and followed it to the end. He will be forever missed by those who knew him. To his family we send our deep condolences and love during this time.
December 6, 2021
Rest In Peace Officer Houston. Prayers for your family and MPD.
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