Justin Matthew Houston

Justin Matthew Houston, age 21, passed away on March 21, 2009 doing what he loved riding his motorcycle. He was born on May 24, 1987 in Susanville, California to Bobby Vernon Houston and Pamela Rae Houston. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Rodney Houston, his great grandfather, Ned Crutcher and his grandmother, Daphne Spataro. He is survived by his great grandmother, Wilma Crutcher; grandfather, James Spataro; grandmother, Vickie Hardin; his father, Bobby Houston and step mother, Ellen Anya Houston; his mother, Pamela Rae Houston and step father, Jason Mills; his sisters: Victoria Carlson-Houston, Heather Houston, Alexis Carmelo-Houston and Mekala Houston and brothers: Christian Mills and Robert Houston; as well as many other family members across the country. Growing up he lived in Montana and Mississippi until the age of fifteen. He then moved to Tulare where he resided until he passed. He graduated from high school in June, 2005. While in high school he was an outstanding wrestler. After high school he made the decision to join the Marine Corps; at this time he was 18 years old. While enlisted her served in Asad, Iraq with his unit MWSC 473 attachment A. After his tour in Iraq he began to work toward his future. He was employed by Home Depot, Martinho's Construction and an active member of the The King's Knights. He loved three things in his life, his family, the Marine Corps and the MMA gym. Those who knew Justin were blessed. He had an enormous heart and there will never be another quite like him. God broke the mold when he made Justin. He will be greatly missed by everybody. The viewing will be on Fri., Mar. 27, 2009 from 1-6 p.m. at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel, 132 W. Kern Ave. in Tulare. The Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m., Sat., March 28, at the Tulare Agriculture Center at 4500 S. Laspina St. in the social hall. Anybody wishing to attend is welcome.