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He was born August 3, 1924 in Wilmington NC son of the late Leroy Spivey and Frances Lewis Simmons He was preceded in death by his sisters Marjorie Nance and Bernice Rice, a stepbrother B.R. "Tex" Simmons, and a brother in law Lynwood Keith.
Houston was an active member of Winter Park Baptist Church for forty-eight years, serving on the Building and Grounds Committee. He served five years in the Army Medical Corps during WWII and was stationed in the South Pacific.
A master bricklayer by trade, Houston helped build many local landmarks, including New Hanover Regional Medical Center and UNC-W. He was employed by the maintence contractor at GE prior to his retirement.
Even in retirement he was constantly building. Creating things with his hands was his favorite hobby. Municipal golf course is dotted with birdhouses he made.
He is remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and uncle.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years Laura Keith Spivey; children, Julie Hudson and husband Bennie, Mark Spivey, Keith Spivey, Katie Brewster and husband Jim, Melissa Paul and husband Dane, grandchildren, Thomas Furlow and wife Kyle, Jimmy Spivey, Jacob Spivey, Ben Brewster and wife Diana, Luke Brewster, Rachel Brewster, Andy Brewster, Sam Brewster, Madison Paul and Spencer Paul; great- grandchildren Ty Furlow and Levi Brewster. Also surviving are his brother Lewis Spivey of Kodak, TN, sister in law Martha Herring and husband Bennie, brothers in law, Charles Keith, Billy Keith and wife Juanita (Pete), Sam Keith and wife Ella.
A funeral service will be held 2pm Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Winter Park Baptist Church. Burial will be at 4pm Saturday in Riley's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7pm to 8pm Friday at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.
Memorials in memory of Mr. Spivey may be made to Winter Park Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
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Eddie Lockamy
June 6, 2008
Dear Spivey family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you all and lifting you up in prayer daily.
God's richest blessings,
Faye and Eddie Lockamy
Allan Anter
June 6, 2008
My condolences to the Spivey family. Through my years of friendship with Keith, I have seen many parallels between his family and mine. Each Chirstmas I would say how fortunate each of us was for having both parents still living. Now we must remember that life goes on beyond this earthly plane even though we are only on this planet for a short time. My condolences to Mrs. Spivey, her sons Keith and Mark, daughters Julie, Melissa and Katie and nephew Steve and their extended families. May your faith bring you strength in this time of sorrow. May you as a family find comfort in the expressions brought forth at this time and after the ceremonies have ended.
May the Peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, be with you now and forever, Amen.
Kathy Stokley
June 6, 2008
Dear Mrs. Spivey and Julie,
Been many years since I have seen yall. So saddened to read about your wonderful husband/dad. I hope that you can take pleasure in the fact that he led a long life and I am sure that there are so many good memories of him and your family that they will see you thru this difficult time...
Wishing you Peace, Grace and Love,
Kathy
(Formerly Greenway Ave, Wilmington)
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