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Obituary for W.E. "Gene" Houston

W.E. "Gene"  Houston
W.E. “Gene” Houston, 81, of Rabun Gap, GA, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his home.

A native of Macon County, NC, he was the son of the late John Walter “Walt” Houston and Edna Roper Houston. He was a Golf Course Superintendent; skilled woodworker and an avid gardener. Gene was a member of Head of Tennessee Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and on various committees.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Emily Potts Houston; two sons, Steve (Mary Beth) Houston of Rabun Gap, GA and Randall “Boone” (Michele) Houston of Cutler Bay, FL; two daughters, Brenda (David) Keener of Highlands, NC and Vickie Chambers of Highlands, NC; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Bobby (Sammie) Houston of Highlands, NC; as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27th at Head of Tennessee Baptist Church. Rev. Allan Pierce and Rev. Jim Kinard will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 2-3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27th, at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to Head of Tennessee Baptist Church, 895 Franklin Street, Dillard, GA 30537.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com

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