Lamar Lafayette Houston,

Lamar Lafayette Houston, 82, formerly of Taylorsville, passed away on August 24, 2013 at Universal Health Care in Ramseur, North Carolina after an extended illness. Lamar was born August 21, 1931 to the late Ralph and Espa Goble Houston in Catawba County. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Gilda Houston, an infant son, Gregery Dean Houston, brothers: Richard Houston, J.C. Houston, Holland Houston, Ronald Houston, and Frankie Houston. Lamar was a lifelong member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Conover, North Carolina where he served in various capacities in previous years. Lamar joined the US Army National Guard in 1950 and accumulated over 36 years of service until retirement in 1991. During his service, he was nicknamed “super spoon” based on his ability to cook up good food in the kitchen during his duties as mess sergeant. After retirement from the National Guard, he worked 5 years with Moss Marlow Construction in Hickory and a number of years with the Alexander County Convenience Centers. Love ones left to cherish his memory include one son Barry Houston and wife Cathy, of Asheboro; one granddaughter Emily Thompson and husband Barron, of Walkertown; one grandson Nathan Houston and wife Kimberly, of Pittsboro; three great grandchildren: Will and Ava Thompson of Walkertown and Kelsie Houston of Pittsboro; one sister: Martha Houston; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 – 2:15 pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Conover, North Carolina and the funeral service to follow at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Justin Kane and Rev. Delbert Roth officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. Peters Lutheran Church, Building Fund; 6175 St. Peters Church Road, Conover, NC, 28681.