Clarence Edward “Ed” Houston, 65, of Crossville, TN, passed away on April 26, 2012. His family will receive friends on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. His funeral will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Pastors Gary Howard and Jeff Slayton will officiate the service. Special music will be provided by Gary Howard, Melissa Howard, Debbie Houston, and Beverly Lawson. Burial will be in the Houston Family Cemetery. Pallbearers include Kenny Houston, Tommy Beaty, Duane Carter, Ronnie Hamby, Steve Hamby, and Dale Watson. Honorary Pallbearers include Al Woody, Jeff Woody, William Woody, Justin Woody, Kay Woody, Mark Cooper, Stanley Walker, Hugh Goss, and James Pryor.
Ed was born on January 4, 1947 in Crossville, TN to Edward and June Woody Houston. He was a self employed mechanic for over 45 years. His family was always first and foremost and he loved them deeply and cherished spending time with them. Ed also loved playing the guitar in church and was of the Baptist faith. Fishing, hunting, and watching NASCAR races were among his favorite hobbies, and he was a diehard Chevrolet man.
He is survived by his wife of forty six years, Brenda Houston, daughter, Stephanie Haley, grandchildren, Kayla Burnett, Sydney Burnett, Savannah Haley, and Hunter Haley, brothers, Ken Houston (Ann) and Tim Houston, sisters, Brenda Burks (Jimmy), Joanne Houston, and Lisa Kirby (John).
Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and June Houston, daughter, Tammy Houston, and son, Billy Houston.