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Joe E Houston
July 3, 1939 - May 17, 2008

TRUMANN - Mr. Joe E. Houston, 68, of Trumann died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Parsons, TN and had lived in Trumann, AR., for the past 1 1/2 years. He was a retired cutting room supervisor for Salant & Salant, an avid outdoorsman and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Houston was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Martha Knight Houston, two sisters and four brothers. Survivors include his wife, Caroline Houston of the home, two daughters, Susy Houston of Parson, TN., and Amy Karrigan of Allen, TX.; one step-son, Kevin Watkins of Trumann; three sisters, Georgia Mae Woods of Maywood, Ill., Lucille Kindle of Parsons, Tenn., and Patsy Reeves of Darden, Tenn., and two granddaughters, Madison Karrigan and McKenna Karrigan and two step-grandsons, Tyler Watkins and Daniel Watkins Funeral service will be Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the First General Baptist Church in Trumann with Bro. Jimmy Burroughs and Kevin Watkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 - 8 pm at the Thompson Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Kristopher Karrigan, Tyler Watkins, Daniel Watkins, Tony Holt, Gary Smith and Michael Smith Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, or the National Kidney Foundation. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. mary fesmire, lexington, tn says
    June 19, 2008

    carolyn so sorry to hear about joe i thought so much of him after working with him so long god be with you in your time of sorrow mary fesmire

  2. mary fesmire, lexington, tn says
    June 19, 2008

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    June 19, 2008

  4. Lloyd and Barbara Pagan, North Augusta, Sc says
    May 22, 2008

    Caroline,We just found out about your husband passing away and are so sorry. We will be remembering you and your family in our prayers.

  5. Linda Tinker Watkins, Parsons, TN 38363 says
    May 21, 2008

    Dear Caroline and family,I grew up with Joe and knew him as a very kind and friendly person. We were cousins as my mother was also a Houston. It is so sad to learn of his passing as this is a loss to all of us. God bless all of you.With sympathy, Linda

  6. Del & Kay Hannon, Trumann,AR says
    May 21, 2008

    Our prayers are with you.

  7. Brenda Chaffin, Redondo Beach, CA says
    May 20, 2008

    Dear Carolyn,I was so sorry to learn just this evening that your husband had passed away. You have my most sincere sympathy. I will keep you in my prayers to help you through the time ahead. Just Keep your faith and it will help you through. Love to you, Brenda

  8. Elmo Lane, Trumann, AR. says
    May 20, 2008

  9. Mel Brown (THS class, 59) says
    May 20, 2008

    Caroline, so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. It is times like this that words have little meaning, so just know that I am thinking of you and praying for you

  10. Joe Reynolds, Crossville, TN says
    May 20, 2008

    Joe & I grew up together from early childhood on Third Street in Parsons, TN. We played together nearly every day and were friends. I am very saddened by Joe's passing and send my condolences to the members of his family.

  11. Jim Kyle, Bloomingdale GA says
    May 20, 2008

    Caroline my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.Jim Kyle

  12. Raymell McCarty, Tyler,Texas says
    May 19, 2008

    Carolyn so sorry for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayer's.

  13. G David Odle, Parsons, TN 38363 says
    May 19, 2008

    Joe was a good and dear friend. He will be greatley missed.Although I haven't seen Joe in several years, I think about him a lot. I thought he was still living in Lexington, TN.

  14. Olis Quinn, Parsons, TN says
    May 19, 2008

    Joe was a very special classmate and friend. I will always remember our time at Parsons High School and the contributions Joe made. Joe's Classmate, Olis, "Teddy Bear", Quinn.

  15. Burt&Cindy , Autumn, Burtton Corbin, Trumann says
    May 18, 2008

    We're so sorry about his passing you'll be in our prayers and thoughts.

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