K.G. — T.L. Morgan. [Group Sheet]

D.E. married G. Jones [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Otis Eugene Perkins will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2003 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Billy McCormack, assisted by Reverend Sonny Simpson. Interment will follow in Stonewall Cemetery, Stonewall, La.

Mr. perkins, 78, entered heaven's gates on June 18, 2003. He was born March 15, 1925 in Stonewall, La. and resided in Shreveport most of his life. He was a World War II Army veteran, stationed in China Burma India, CO 789. He was a retired employee of AT&T and a member of University Worship Center.

Otis was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and wife, Lucy Houston Perkins.

He is survived by his children Pam Perkins, Dan Perkins and wife Gina; grandchildren Kristina Perkins, Jonathan Perkins and wife Jamie; great grandchildren Lillian, Isabel, Jackson, and Benjamin; sister Juana Long; brother Guy Perkins and wife Betty; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel, 687-1256

(Published in The Shreveport Times on June 20, 2003)

Otis married Lucy Ethel Houston 31 Aug 1947, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lucy (daughter of Lonnie Houston and Eunice Ethel Smith) was born 28 Jun 1929, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 28 Oct 2000, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 1 Nov 2000, Stonewall Cemetery - Stonewall, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - "Come!" The Heavenly Father embraced His beloved daughter, Lucy Ethel Houston Perkins, 71, as she went to be with Him and other family members awaiting her in His eternal Presence, Saturday morning, October 28, 2000.

Working with children was her greatest love. She loved all of them and invested 50 years in their welfare. Lucy could plumb the depths of their dilemmas, unlock their fragile minds and flood their souls with the light of knowledge and the love of God. She could challenge the brightest to incredible heights of learning and pull the poorer students from their places of low self-esteem and cause them to walk confidently. She was a master of the Montessori method of teaching and mothered the movement in Louisiana. She was founder and principal of the following schools: East Haven Baptist 1957-1960; Young World 1960-1963 (both in Houston, TX), Montessori School for Shreveport 1963-1978; New Life Montessori 1978-1983; LaFollo Reading Tutoring Program 1983-1987 and Christian Center School 1987-1996. Following many months of illness, Lucy walked into the church sanctuary Sunday morning, a week ago and exclaimed to the congregation, "It's wonderful to be with my family again." She and Otis, her partner in marriage for 53 years, prayed at the altar as she led what would be her final public prayer. Lucy spent most of her life championing peace between races and religions.

Special appreciation is extended to the entire staff of Willis-Knighton Medical Center for their care and personal attention.

Family members celebrating her life include, husband Otis; children, Dan and Pam; grandchildren, Jonathan and Kristina; great-granddaughter, Lillian; and sisters, Elaine Akins; Esther Beeman; and Carolyn Hermes along with numerous nieces and nephews whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel, where services will be also held Wednesday morning at 11:30 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. Billy McCormack, pastor of University Worship Center, where Lucy was a faithful member for 19 years. Rev. Buford Cain of Leesville, long time friend will assist. She will be laid to rest at the Stonewall Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Keith Perkins, Dr. Ronnie Hermes, John D. Graham, III, Michael Perkins, Roger Wurtele and Jim Lacobee.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established in Lucy's name, so that her legacy of teaching will continue.

Please send contributions to University Christian Prep, 4800 Old Mooringsport Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Chapel, 687-1256

(Published by Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Shreveport, LA)

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Lonnie Houston Funeral Friday

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from Osborne's Funeral Chapel for Lonnie Houston, 73, 1860 De Soto St., who died in a local hospital early Wednesday following a long illness.

Mr. Houston was a retired roofing contractor and had been a local resident for the past 30 years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eunice Houston; seven daughters, Mrs. Sibyl Goodgion, Mrs. Margaret LeBlanc, Mrs. Lucy Perkins, Mrs. Carolyn Hermes and Mrs. Esther Beeman, all of Shreveport, Mrs. Verlie Fletcher, Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Elaine Robinette, Los Angeles, Calif.; one son, L. G. Houston, Montgomery, Ala.; three brothers, I. N. Houston, Vesta Houston, of Shreveport, and Lee Houston, of Sarepta; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hodges, of Shreveport, Mrs. Grace Pugh and Mrs. Gertie Cochran of Sarepta; and 13 grandchildren.

Services will be conducted by the Rev. T. C. Pennell, pastor of Ingleside Baptist Church assisted by the assistant pastor, the Rev. Ted Corbett. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Earl Houston, Johnnie Moore, Carl Maurer, Frank Beeman, Otis Perkins and Wayne Hermes.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on July 1, 1954)

Lonnie married Eunice Ethel Smith 14 Jul 1928, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. Eunice was born 30 Apr 1906, York, Sumter County, Alabama, USA; died 20 Jun 1994, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Jun 1994, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - Mrs. Eunice Ethel Smith Houston, 88, died at Highland Hospital on Monday, June 20, 1994 after a brief illness. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home at 3631 Southern Avenue, Tuesday, June 21, 1994 from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Osborn Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating ministers will be Dr. N.O. Pugh, retired Baptist minister; Richard Hermes, S.J. and Danny Perkins. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Houston was a native of York, Alabama and a resident of Shreveport for over 70 years. She was a secretary and a member of Ingleside Baptist Church, Montessori School for Shreveport and a resident of Glen Oaks Home for 13 years.

Mrs. Houston was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Houston. She is survived by four daughters; Lucy Perkins of Shreveport, Elaine Akins of Phelan, California, Carolyn Hermes of Longview, Texas and Esther Beeman of Wacissa, Florida; one sister, Gladys Pugh of Shreveport; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on June 21, 1994)