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Rufus S. Houston Jr.

Rufus Houston Obituary

HOUSTON, RUFUS S., JR.

Departed this life on Sunday, May 14, 2006. He is survived by one brother, Cleophas Houston; two sisters, Patricia Ann Houston and Celestine E. Lawrence; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.Family will receive friends on Monday, May 22 from 10 a.m. until Homegoing Service, 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1500 9th St., N.W. Interment Quantico National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by JOHN T. RHINES FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Washington Post on May 21, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Rufus Houston

21 Entries

Barbara Cooper-Geiger

June 12, 2006

Rufus, You touched a lot of lives. You will truly be missed, until we meet again.

NANCY THOMS

June 9, 2006

I just found out Rufus passed. He will be greatly missed.

Betty Marshall

June 9, 2006

To the family of Rufus Houston: My prayers and sympathies are with you. I just heard of Rufus' passing, I knew Rufus from the Central State days, he will be missed.

Betty Marshall

June 9, 2006

To the family of Rufus Houston: My prayers and sympathies are with you. I just heard of Rufus' passing, I knew Rufus from the Central State days, he will be missed. Betty Marshall,

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Sandrea Woolfolk

May 30, 2006

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Rufus Houston an outstanding Techite and human being.

Vera Mitchell

May 24, 2006

Rufus,

I have no idea why you left the planet. I do know that our spirits will experience each other's energy frequency again.

Until then, know that the person that you were, was truly loved and respected by many.

We miss you,

Vera

Joyce Brooks

May 23, 2006

I remember Rufus Houston as my realtor when I brought my home 17 years ago. My sympathy to the family. He will be remembered as a kind person with a sweet spirit.

Jill Dowling

May 23, 2006

Rufus- You will be dearly missed by every member of the mixed doubles team that you guided through local and sectional championships right up to regionals in Maine. Thank you for being a great leader, a calming influence, and a good friend.

Ronald Garnett

May 23, 2006

I experienced great sadness when I learned of Rufus' passing. During our years at Central State, as well as the trials and tribulations of pledging Kappa Alpha Psi, the special bond we shared will never be forgot. He anchored the Tenacious Ten by his line name: "Rufus Houston. I'm on the end of the Tenacious Ten. Sky high, Phi Nu Pi, 'til the day we die." He has passed to that golden shore. God bless him. To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die. Goodbye my brother. I will meet you again some day.

Sharon Pink-Kyle

May 22, 2006

Dr. Houston,

Will truly be missed by me and my family, he always was there for us when my babies were sick and also aided in giving great advice. He was truly a jewel. My prayers are with you and the family.

Jeanne Wilkerson

May 22, 2006

Condolences and prayers extended to the family, even though I only had an opportunity to meet Dr. Houston via the phone, he was brimming with a wealth of info that was invaluable

Anne Williamson

May 22, 2006

Rufus, you were indeed an amazing man. Words cannot express my gratitude for all that you have done for me. Your kindness shall never depart from me, and you will be missed dearly but never forgotten. So take your rest now and be at peace.. May God be with you Always,

Anne Williamson

HARRY K. GOOD, III

May 22, 2006

It was a pleasure observing your since of purpose for developing youself as well as others. Though you will be missed hear on earth momentarily, your spirit now one with the "Father" lives forever in Him. That's the "beauty" of your homecoming, for it gives those of us that remain on earth, an opportunity to witness the resurrection as fullfilled by Christ Jesus and promised to all who believe in His ultimate triumph of life over death and upon doing so, proceed to conduct their lives accordingly.

Your brother in Christ Jesus.

Harry K. Good, III, Class of 1970

Sam Long

May 22, 2006

May the family find strength in this difficult time...I attended McKinley Tech with Rufus and had great admiration for him. May he rest in peace.

Sam Long

Chicago

Jackki Morris

May 22, 2006

Rufus,

You touched a lot of lifes in the time God allowed you to be with us. Rest now and know that your work was not in vain. You will be truly missed but your memories will live on. Till we meet again, Ionie, Claudia, Jennifer, Anne and a host of others.

Chinetta Woods

May 22, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the Houston Family.

Gladys Green

May 22, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Charlene Calhoun

May 22, 2006

The loss of a unique and wonderful person, whose presence touched many lives, is difficult. May God bless and keep him. Rufus, I will miss you.

Reginald Guy, Jr.

May 21, 2006

Rufus:

As an undergraduate, in 1966, you represented a standard of Kappa Alpha Psi class that was admired by many at Central State University. Our brotherhood shall endure. I'll see you on the other side.

MacLawrence Gaskins

May 21, 2006

Past and present members of Delta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi share the loss of our dear brother in the Bond. We shall all meet again on the golden shores.

Jacqueline Dotson

May 21, 2006

Rufus,

You will truly be missed. Please be blessed until we meet again.

Jackie Dotson

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