220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
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Joe E Houston

Joe E Houston

Joe E Houston

July 3, 1939 - May 17, 2008

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TRUMANN - Mr. Joe E. Houston, 68, of Trumann died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born in Parsons, TN and had lived in Trumann, AR., for the past 1 1/2 years. He was a retired cutting room supervisor for Salant & Salant, an avid outdoorsman and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Houston was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Martha Knight Houston, two sisters and four brothers. Survivors include his wife, Caroline Houston of the home, two daughters, Susy Houston of Parson, TN., and Amy Karrigan of Allen, TX.; one step-son, Kevin Watkins of Trumann; three sisters, Georgia Mae Woods of Maywood, Ill., Lucille Kindle of Parsons, Tenn., and Patsy Reeves of Darden, Tenn., and two granddaughters, Madison Karrigan and McKenna Karrigan and two step-grandsons, Tyler Watkins and Daniel Watkins Funeral service will be Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the First General Baptist Church in Trumann with Bro. Jimmy Burroughs and Kevin Watkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 - 8 pm at the Thompson Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Kristopher Karrigan, Tyler Watkins, Daniel Watkins, Tony Holt, Gary Smith and Michael Smith Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, or the National Kidney Foundation. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"carolyn so sorry to hear about joe i thought so much of him after working with him so long god be with you in your time of sorrow mary fesmire

mary fesmire, lexington, tn

June 19, 2008

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mary fesmire, lexington, tn

June 19, 2008

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mary fesmire ,

June 19, 2008

"Caroline,We just found out about your husband passing away and are so sorry. We will be remembering you and your family in our prayers.

Lloyd and Barbara Pagan, North Augusta, Sc

May 22, 2008

"Dear Caroline and family,I grew up with Joe and knew him as a very kind and friendly person. We were cousins as my mother was also a Houston. It is so sad to learn of his passing as this is a loss to all of us. God bless all of you.With sympathy, Linda

Linda Tinker Watkins, Parsons, TN 38363

May 21, 2008

"Our prayers are with you.

Del & Kay Hannon, Trumann,AR

May 21, 2008

"Dear Carolyn,I was so sorry to learn just this evening that your husband had passed away. You have my most sincere sympathy. I will keep you in my prayers to help you through the time ahead. Just Keep your faith and it will help you through. Love to you, Brenda

Brenda Chaffin, Redondo Beach, CA

May 20, 2008

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Elmo Lane, Trumann, AR.

May 20, 2008

"Caroline, so sorry to hear about the death of your husband. It is times like this that words have little meaning, so just know that I am thinking of you and praying for you

Mel Brown (THS class, 59)

May 20, 2008

"Joe & I grew up together from early childhood on Third Street in Parsons, TN. We played together nearly every day and were friends. I am very saddened by Joe's passing and send my condolences to the members of his family.

Joe Reynolds, Crossville, TN

May 20, 2008

"Caroline my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.Jim Kyle

Jim Kyle, Bloomingdale GA

May 20, 2008

"Carolyn so sorry for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayer's.

Raymell McCarty, Tyler,Texas

May 19, 2008

"Joe was a good and dear friend. He will be greatley missed.Although I haven't seen Joe in several years, I think about him a lot. I thought he was still living in Lexington, TN.

G David Odle, Parsons, TN 38363

May 19, 2008

"Joe was a very special classmate and friend. I will always remember our time at Parsons High School and the contributions Joe made. Joe's Classmate, Olis, "Teddy Bear", Quinn.

Olis Quinn, Parsons, TN

May 19, 2008

"We're so sorry about his passing you'll be in our prayers and thoughts.

Burt&Cindy , Autumn, Burtton Corbin, Trumann

May 18, 2008

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