In Memory Of
James Lamoore Houston
1940
2021
James Lamoore Houston
August 11, 1940 — November 4, 2021
James Lamoore Houston, age 81, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
He was born in Alhambra Rural, CA to the late Nathan & Clara Houston.
James grew up in North Chicago-he was a "War Hawk" and a track star. He and his wife were a part of the fabulous 50's Club. James served in the U.S. Air Force, and went on to retire with them after 20 years of service. James owned a pest control company in the Philippines while serving in the military. He also owned a cleaning company in Dayton. James worked at numerous car dealerships in the Dayton area. He retired from the Dayton Public School System as a bus driver/mentor to many children. James was a proud Leo, and an even prouder Papa!
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Carolyn M. Houston; children, Mark Houston, Yancey P. (Roseida) Houston, Aaron L. (Shanan) Houston, Shona M. Houston, KaTina Hill, Kimberly Brooke Houston-Kennerson, Robert Pina, Brian Jenkins, Jonathan (MaryDawn "Dodge City") Jenkins and Brandon Jenkins; 28 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Arland Hooper and Lamont Blackwood; sister, LaVerne Blackwood; brother-in-law, Thomas L. (Mary) Pina; sister-in-laws, Maria L. Pina-Crosley and Rosalie (Bob) Pina-Fairhurst; and many other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 for a home going service at 11am at the Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 1001 Beatrice Drive, Dayton, OH 45404.
In lieu flowers, donations/blessings can be made to Jonathan ($RevJenk at Cash App) to be forwarded to his mother. Plants may be sent to the church where services will be held.
To share a memory of James or leave a special message for his family, please click on the Share Memories button above.
He was born in Alhambra Rural, CA to the late Nathan & Clara Houston.
James grew up in North Chicago-he was a "War Hawk" and a track star. He and his wife were a part of the fabulous 50's Club. James served in the U.S. Air Force, and went on to retire with them after 20 years of service. James owned a pest control company in the Philippines while serving in the military. He also owned a cleaning company in Dayton. James worked at numerous car dealerships in the Dayton area. He retired from the Dayton Public School System as a bus driver/mentor to many children. James was a proud Leo, and an even prouder Papa!
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Carolyn M. Houston; children, Mark Houston, Yancey P. (Roseida) Houston, Aaron L. (Shanan) Houston, Shona M. Houston, KaTina Hill, Kimberly Brooke Houston-Kennerson, Robert Pina, Brian Jenkins, Jonathan (MaryDawn "Dodge City") Jenkins and Brandon Jenkins; 28 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Arland Hooper and Lamont Blackwood; sister, LaVerne Blackwood; brother-in-law, Thomas L. (Mary) Pina; sister-in-laws, Maria L. Pina-Crosley and Rosalie (Bob) Pina-Fairhurst; and many other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 for a home going service at 11am at the Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 1001 Beatrice Drive, Dayton, OH 45404.
In lieu flowers, donations/blessings can be made to Jonathan ($RevJenk at Cash App) to be forwarded to his mother. Plants may be sent to the church where services will be held.
To share a memory of James or leave a special message for his family, please click on the Share Memories button above.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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