Roby Allen Houston

Roby Allen Houston, 88, of Statesville, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at Autumn Care of Statesville. He was born in Iredell County on April 26, 1927 to the late Amos and Effie Earp Houston. Mr. Houston attended Cool Springs School and served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He married Mary Ellen Fox Houston on October 8, 1949 and they had over 60 years of marriage before her passing in 2010. He was a retired home building contractor and was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, watching his favorite TV programs, being with friends, and spending time with his grandchildren. Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Allen Houston in 1998; daughter-in-law, Deborah Beaver Houston on July 1, 2015; three sisters, Irene Parks, Margaret Gurley, and Ruth Bowers; and four brothers, Clyde, L.G., Troy, and Oren. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Ronald Keith Houston (Evangelinn) and Paul Duane Houston, both of Statesville; a granddaughter, Kate Houston of California; three grandsons, Ben Houston of California, Will Houston of California, and a special grandson, Alex Houston of Statesville. Funeral services for Mr. Houston will be held 3:00PM Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Wease officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Ronnie Sherrill, Josh McCombs, Alex Houston, Ben Houston, Will Houston, Freddie Flouton, Jerry Campbell, and Wayne Mayes. The family will visit with friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 2:00 until 3:00PM. Memorials may be made to a charity of the Donor's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com and Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.