Bobby Jack Houston

Bobby Jack Houston, 78, of Parsons, TN, passed away Monday, July 28th, at Decatur Co. General Hospital after a sudden illness. Jack was a 1953 graduate of Parsons High School. After graduation, he was drafted into the Army where he served his country for 2 years. Jack grew up in the Bear Creek Community where he remained except for his military time. He was always very active in Bear Creek Baptist Church where he served in many capacities over the years including Sunday School Superintendant, Music Director, Youth Director, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. Jack was always interested in music, even at an early age. He sang with several of his family members including his mother, father, aunts and uncles. He sang several years with the Jubilaires from Beech Bluff and the Deep South Quartet from Savannah. He was always involved with the music at church, helping in the choir and encouraging the young people there to use their talents for the Lord. He worked many years for Graves Supermarket in Parsons and after fire closed the business in 1981, Jack and his cousin, Doug McCormick, bought the store and opened as Liberty Supermarket. Jack retired from the grocery business in 1995. Jack is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patty Houston, of Parsons; two sons Gary (Ann) Houston, of Bartlett; Patrick (Amy) Houston, of Hendersonville; by 5 Grandchildren he loved dearly, Kailey, Caleb, Will, Laura and Kate Houston; sister-in-law, Carolyn (Woody) Tubbs, of Parsons; brother-in-law, Lee (Gail) Arrington, of Decaturville; special nieces and nephews, Susan Rogers, Amy Price, Bruce Arrington and David Rogers and many other cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Royce and Beulah Houston and a niece Abby Donahoe. His Funeral Service will be held at Bear Creek Baptist Church, Parsons, TN, at 2 PM on Thursday, July 31st, with Bro. Tracy McCormick and Bro. Michael Crandall officiating. Burial will follow in Bear Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 5 PM - 9 PM at Reed's Chapel - Decaturville and Thursday 11 AM until service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to: Bear Creek Church Building Fund c/o James Todd 1139 Gilbert Rd. Darden, TN 38328 731-852-3643 dec@reedschapel.com

Bobby Jack Houston

August 17, 1935 - July 28, 2014