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"So sorry to hear of Mr. Houston's passing. I have very fond memories of him while I was growing up. May God bless during this time of sorrow.

"I am sorry to hear of your loss. I always liked Alvis and enjoyed visiting with him whenever we ran into each other, although that had not happened in the past few years. He was a great person and will will be missed by everyone who knew him.

"I am sorry that I did not know that Mr Houston had gone on to . his reward until today while doing a search on the web. I will remember you in my prayers for your grief. You might not have heard that my mom passed away on Nov 24, 2009. I now have no parents alive and my husband died on Oct l, 2007 so I am trying my best to go on with my two kids and help from the lord and I hope he will help you too. God Bless everyone is my prayers. Your former student Shirley McClaughlin Redd

"Mary Julia-So sorry to hear about Alvis' death.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Although we don't visit Trumann as often as we used to--our friends there are very special to us. Please know that we share in your loss. Love, Joe & Wanda Crozier

"Thoughts and prayers are with you...

"Sharon and Noyl, I was so sad to hear the news of your dad. I was immediately flooded with memories of your dad. He was a quiet, gentle soul. Did he ever raise his voice? I remember calling him to pull me out of a ditch one Sunday night because I was afraid to call Harry. He was so sweet. Of course he had to tell dad the next day at the coffee shop. I won't forget our Sunday nights together as kids. I hope your mom is doing well. I know she was having some health issues. Please give her a big hug from me. I saw her at mom's funeral and she looked wonderful. Take care and know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I cherish the memories of the two of you as well. Love, Cathy

"Mary Julia, Sharon, Noyl, and John Thomas, My deepest sympathy to you all. I love Alvis and this family. He always liked to tease me when I would visit 1st Baptist Church, if I was going to give him a hug or not, and of course I was. Many memories of going to his house during my high school years. He was a man of God and I know he is in a better place now and such a wonderful example of a Christian man.

"Mrs. Houston, Sharon, Noyl, and John Thomas,I am very saddened to hear of Mr. Houston's death. I have such good memories growing up and visiting your home. I remember a gentle man who loved his family greatly.May God's peace and comfort be with all of you.Debbie Harlan Evans

"Alvis was a great person I will miss him for a short while. Our loss is Heaven's gain,sleep on sweet Cousin.

"My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

"We love you graddaddy. You were the best grandfather! I apprciate your time, focus on, and dedication to your family. I will always remember your laughter, your love, and the wonderful memories we made. Rest in peace and rejoice in your salvation. I look forward to seeing you again! Love with all of my heart,your oldest granddaughter-- Katherine

"Noyl and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

"Mary Julia & family -I am so sorry about your loss. This is something that we all know will happen, but we are never fully 'ready' to lose our loved one. May your faith and your friends be a source of strength and support as you go through this difficult loss and the grieving period you have already entered.

"We offer our sincerest condolences and our prayers are with his entire family. We always thought alot of Alvis & Mary Julia.

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"Dear Mary Julia and Noyl. You are in my prayers during these difficult days. May God give you a special portion of his blessings in the days ahead.

"My deepest sympathy in the loss of Alvis. I am sorry I was not able to make it to the services, nor Gene. May God Bless your family at this time. We know Alvis is in his heavenly home, with no more suffering now.

"Dear Mrs. Houston, Noyl, Sharon, and John,I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Houston. I will always remember him as such a kind and gentle man. The last time I saw him in Jonesboro, he bragged on his grandchildren.(and rightly so)I know he will be greatly missed and is now in the presence of our precious Lord. You are all in my prayers!Love in Christ, Sara Dickey Holmes

"Mrs, Houston, I was so saddened to read of the passing of Mr. Houston. Please know that you all in our prayers.

"It was so sad to learnof this this morning. Although I am away in Dallas on Business, I will be thinking about your family. Alvis was one of the finest men I have ever known. I have often thought about him, and I will miss him. I am saddened at his passing.Ronnie Thompson

"Mrs. Mary Julia, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.

"The Houston and Lady families werefriends of our families. Alvis and Mary Julia were there for uswhen daddy, mother, and my brotherdied--the McGowans. Paul Houstonwas one of daddy's honorary pallbearers. We appreciate all ofyour families.

"We wanted you to know that we arethinking and praying for your family in your loss. Having lostboth of our fathers we share in your grief and understand your loss. May the Lord richly bless you and your family during this time.

"From the Vickers' family - our deepest sympathies. We will remember you in our prayers.

"Noyl and family, I am so sad to hear of your father's passing. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I still remember when you called whenI lost my dad 2 years ago and how much it meant to me. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you all.

"You are all in our thoughts and prayers.