Ray Hensley Houston

Cullowhee, NC - Ray Hensley Houston, age 68 of the Yellow Mountain Community, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at his residence.He was born in Macon County, the son of the late William Sam and Rachel Izola Moss Houston. He was a former employee of the Sapphire Golf Course. He loved to fish and hunt and attended Yellow Mountain Baptist Church.

He is survived by his sisters, Wanda Houston of Flat Rock, NC, Betty McClure of Highlands, NC, Bernice Shope of Asheville, NC, Faye Sands of Hobesound, FL and Laverne Hooper of Pickens, SC; his brothers, Clinton Houston of Highland, NC and Steve Houston of Yellow Mtn. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ella Mae McClure and two brothers, Sammy Houston and Vernon "Bud" Houston.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 3, at 2:30PM at Yellow Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Ashe officiating. Burial will be held at Buck Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Sunday, June 3 from 1:30-2:30PM, one hour prior to service at the Church.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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