J.Z. married R.S. Houston [Group Sheet]

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Shelby Newton Houston, born on January 30, 1952 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was loved by his family, which includes his wife of 47 years Garen, their daughters Gennan Houston Lenert and her husband Cody, Robin Houston Dixon and her husband Zeke and five grandboys Reily Gaines Lenert, Cody Judson Lenert, Jacob Bryce Dixon, Canon Shelby Dixon and Joshua Dudley Dixon. Shelby is also survived by his mother Virginia Reily Houston, his brother Earl Lafayette Houston Jr. (Jay), his sister Susan Houston Carranza and her husband Elihu and their families. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Willis Knighton Cancer Center,especially Dr. Maxwell McDonald, MD.

Shelby played both basketball and golf at Centenary College, as well as golf at LSU. He was an independent petroleum landman for 45 years. Along the way he met many wonderful people, and he cherished their friendships. Knowing Shelby, rather than expound on his accomplishments he would rather us point to Jesus Christ his Savior. His favorite verse was John 3:30 "He must become greater; I must become less".

Out of concern for all those he loved,under the current COVID circumstances, there will be a private family graveside service. Please make any donations to Ellerbe Baptist (Youth) or the charity of your choice.

(Published in The Shreveport Times from June 25 to June 26, 2020)

Shelby married M.G. McGregor [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - Mr. Earl L. Houston, Sr. died at home suddenly on March 20, 1995. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 22 at First Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Guffey, Jr., assisted by Newell O. Pugh.

He was born in Shreveport, LA on May 6, 1915 and was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Newton and Cora Dance Houston. He attended Byrd High School and Louisiana State University where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He served in the 379th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as the pilot of a B-17.

An avid golfer, he was a charter member of the East Ridge County Club and Southern Trace County Club and presently a member of Shreveport County Club. He was a member of the Triple Triangle Sunday School and a deacon of First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Reily and two sons, Earl L. Houston, Jr. and his wife, Susan Beauchamp Houston of Washington, D.C. and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I and Shelby N. Houston and his wife, Garen McGregor Houston of Shreveport; and a daughter, Susan H. Carranza and her husband, Elihu of Ocean Springs, MS; three grandchildren, Gennan M. Houston, Robin S. Houston and Joel Carranza; two sisters, Mrs. Johnnie Moore (Frances Houston Moore) of Shreveport, LA and Mrs. Carl Maurer (Lucile Houston Maurer) of Estes Park, CO.

Pallbearers will be Mason Jackson, Jr., Floyd L. Norton, Edward H. Railsback, John B. Greer, Jr., Charles B. Foster, General Gabe Disoway, Guido M. Pickett, W. Thomas Crowe, Hugh M. Stephens, Sidney G. Myers, William E. Fitzgerald, John D. Wheeless and E. Michael Harter, III.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Triple Triangle Sunday School Class, deacons of the First Baptist Church and employees of Allen Millworks.

The family requests that memorials be made to First Baptist Church and the charity of their choice.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on March 22, 1995)

Earl married Virginia Bell Reily 8 Nov 1941, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Virginia was born 17 Nov 1920, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 20 Mar 2024, Ocean Springs, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA; was buried , Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Virginia Bell Reily Houston, stepped into Heaven at Lighthouse Retirement Home, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was 103.

Virginia was born on November 17, 1920, to Hermye Bell Reily and James Shelby Reily in Shreveport, LA. She attended CE College, Byrd High School and Centenary College where she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. After college she married an Air Force pilot, Earl Lafayette Houston. They were married 50 years until his passing.

"Tenny", as she was affectionately known to her friends, dearly loved parties, bridge, golf, LSU, and traveling. After Earl passed, she traveled the world making new friends everywhere she went. Her favorite place was Gulf Shores, Alabama where she spent Christmas with family every year.

Tenny was a member of First Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA for 80 years. She loved her church and never missed a Sunday school class. When she could no longer attend the class in person she listened to it on her phone. She spent her last three years in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, home of her daughter and son-in-law, where she enjoyed living at the Lighthouse, an assisted living facility.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, James Shelby Reily Jr.; and her son, Shelby Newton Houston. She is survived by her children, Earl 'Jay' Lafayette Houston, Jr, Susan Houston Carranza, son-in-law Elihu Carranza and daughter-in-law, Garen McGregor Houston; grandchildren, Joel Elihu Carranza, Gennan Michelle Lenert, Robin Shelby Dixon, Anna Pearn Houston, and Beatrice Houston. She was also blessed with 5 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank all of her dedicated friends and the staff at the Oaks of Louisiana and The Lighthouse in Ocean Springs, who loved, cared for and supported her over the last few years.

A memorial service to be held at a later date in Shreveport, LA.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is proudly serving the Houston family. Share memories, condolences, and photos with his family at www.riemannfamily.com.

(Published by Riemann Family Funeral Home of Gulfport, MS)