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Alvis N. Houston
October 24, 1923 - December 31, 2009

Mr. Alvis N. Houston was born on Wednesday, October 24, 1923, son of the late Osa A. and Eva Vineyard Houston. Mr. Houston died Thursday, December 31, 2009 in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 86 years 2 months and 7 days. He was born and a lifetime resident of Trumann, was a retired farmer, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. Mr. Houston was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers, and his parents. Survivors include his wife, Mary Julia Lady Houston of the home; two sons, Noyl Houston and wife Teresa of Jonesboro and John Thomas Houston and wife Leana of Fayetteville, Ark.; one daughter, Sharon Davis and husband Bob of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one brother, Bill Houston of Trumann; two sisters, Evelyn Wheatley of Kennett, MO, and Faye Corbett of Huntsville, Ala.; and six grandchildren, Katherine Bozick of Tyler, Texas, Elizabeth Tilley of Conway, Rebecca Houston of Fayetteville, Caroline Houston of Jonesboro, Ben Houston and Mary Houston both of Fayetteville. Funeral service will be Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Trumann with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Active pallbearers will be Wally Bradsher, Bill Cook, Quention Fletcher, Wayne Gairhan, Hank Ihnfeldt and Charles Stephan. Honorary pallbearers will be Delvin Harlan, Ed Whitt and the Men

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  1. glori martin knighton, willingboro, new jersey says
    February 11, 2010

  2. Carolyn Lagrone Jackson, Little Rock, AR says
    January 7, 2010

    So sorry to hear of Mr. Houston's passing. I have very fond memories of him while I was growing up. May God bless during this time of sorrow.

  3. Fred Jaynes, Trumann says
    January 6, 2010

    I am sorry to hear of your loss. I always liked Alvis and enjoyed visiting with him whenever we ran into each other, although that had not happened in the past few years. He was a great person and will will be missed by everyone who knew him.

  4. Shirley Redd, Jonesboro, AR says
    January 6, 2010

    I am sorry that I did not know that Mr Houston had gone on to . his reward until today while doing a search on the web. I will remember you in my prayers for your grief. You might not have heard that my mom passed away on Nov 24, 2009. I now have no parents alive and my husband died on Oct l, 2007 so I am trying my best to go on with my two kids and help from the lord and I hope he will help you too. God Bless everyone is my prayers. Your former student Shirley McClaughlin Redd

  5. Joe & Wanda Crozier, Crossville, Tennessee says
    January 4, 2010

    Mary Julia-So sorry to hear about Alvis' death.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Although we don't visit Trumann as often as we used to--our friends there are very special to us. Please know that we share in your loss. Love, Joe & Wanda Crozier

  6. Stan and Sharon Cragg, Conway, AR says
    January 4, 2010

    Thoughts and prayers are with you...

  7. cathy juergens abernethy, Houston says
    January 3, 2010

    Sharon and Noyl, I was so sad to hear the news of your dad. I was immediately flooded with memories of your dad. He was a quiet, gentle soul. Did he ever raise his voice? I remember calling him to pull me out of a ditch one Sunday night because I was afraid to call Harry. He was so sweet. Of course he had to tell dad the next day at the coffee shop. I won't forget our Sunday nights together as kids. I hope your mom is doing well. I know she was having some health issues. Please give her a big hug from me. I saw her at mom's funeral and she looked wonderful. Take care and know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I cherish the memories of the two of you as well. Love, Cathy

  8. Debbie Martin, Little Rock, Ar says
    January 3, 2010

    Mary Julia, Sharon, Noyl, and John Thomas, My deepest sympathy to you all. I love Alvis and this family. He always liked to tease me when I would visit 1st Baptist Church, if I was going to give him a hug or not, and of course I was. Many memories of going to his house during my high school years. He was a man of God and I know he is in a better place now and such a wonderful example of a Christian man.

  9. Debbie Harlan Evans, Bella Vista, Arkansas says
    January 3, 2010

    Mrs. Houston, Sharon, Noyl, and John Thomas,I am very saddened to hear of Mr. Houston's death. I have such good memories growing up and visiting your home. I remember a gentle man who loved his family greatly.May God's peace and comfort be with all of you.Debbie Harlan Evans

  10. Dale Walton, Trumann says
    January 2, 2010

    Alvis was a great person I will miss him for a short while. Our loss is Heaven's gain,sleep on sweet Cousin.

  11. Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR says
    January 2, 2010

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  12. Katherine Bozick, Tyler, TX says
    January 2, 2010

    We love you graddaddy. You were the best grandfather! I apprciate your time, focus on, and dedication to your family. I will always remember your laughter, your love, and the wonderful memories we made. Rest in peace and rejoice in your salvation. I look forward to seeing you again! Love with all of my heart,your oldest granddaughter-- Katherine

  13. Charles and Lisa Westmoreland, Jonesboro, AR says
    January 2, 2010

    Noyl and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  14. Mary Lee (Brock) Cunningham, Jonesboro says
    January 2, 2010

    Mary Julia & family -I am so sorry about your loss. This is something that we all know will happen, but we are never fully 'ready' to lose our loved one. May your faith and your friends be a source of strength and support as you go through this difficult loss and the grieving period you have already entered.

  15. Joe & Valarie Underwood, Trumann, AR says
    January 2, 2010

    We offer our sincerest condolences and our prayers are with his entire family. We always thought alot of Alvis & Mary Julia.

  16. Loretta Echols, Jonesboro, A says
    January 2, 2010

  17. Loretta Echols, Jonesboro, AR says
    January 2, 2010

    Dear Mary Julia and Noyl. You are in my prayers during these difficult days. May God give you a special portion of his blessings in the days ahead.

  18. Mattie Brown (Eugene), Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    January 2, 2010

    My deepest sympathy in the loss of Alvis. I am sorry I was not able to make it to the services, nor Gene. May God Bless your family at this time. We know Alvis is in his heavenly home, with no more suffering now.

  19. Sara Dickey Holmes, Signal Mountain, Tn 37377 says
    January 2, 2010

    Dear Mrs. Houston, Noyl, Sharon, and John,I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Houston. I will always remember him as such a kind and gentle man. The last time I saw him in Jonesboro, he bragged on his grandchildren.(and rightly so)I know he will be greatly missed and is now in the presence of our precious Lord. You are all in my prayers!Love in Christ, Sara Dickey Holmes

  20. Susan Hendrix Thompson, Colt, AR says
    January 1, 2010

    Mrs, Houston, I was so saddened to read of the passing of Mr. Houston. Please know that you all in our prayers.

  21. Ronnie Thompson, Dallas, Tx says
    January 1, 2010

    It was so sad to learnof this this morning. Although I am away in Dallas on Business, I will be thinking about your family. Alvis was one of the finest men I have ever known. I have often thought about him, and I will miss him. I am saddened at his passing.Ronnie Thompson

  22. Randi Jo Hutchison-Kelso, Bella Vista, Arkansas says
    January 1, 2010

    Mrs. Mary Julia, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.

  23. Eddie, Hazel, and Keith Clem, Trumann says
    January 1, 2010

    The Houston and Lady families werefriends of our families. Alvis and Mary Julia were there for uswhen daddy, mother, and my brotherdied--the McGowans. Paul Houstonwas one of daddy's honorary pallbearers. We appreciate all ofyour families.

  24. Buddy & Sandi Johnston, Jonesboro,Ar says
    January 1, 2010

    We wanted you to know that we arethinking and praying for your family in your loss. Having lostboth of our fathers we share in your grief and understand your loss. May the Lord richly bless you and your family during this time.

  25. Neal W. Vickers, Jonesboro, AR says
    December 31, 2009

    From the Vickers' family - our deepest sympathies. We will remember you in our prayers.

  26. susan adams king, trumann says
    December 31, 2009

    Noyl and family, I am so sad to hear of your father's passing. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I still remember when you called whenI lost my dad 2 years ago and how much it meant to me. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you all.

  27. George & Beth McClung Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says
    December 31, 2009

    You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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