Joseph Houston

Frank ("Doc") Houston

Joseph Franklin Houston, 92, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2006 surrounded by friends and family in his Willard, Mo. home after a long battle with cancer.

Frank was born in Ford City, Missouri on August 20, 1913 to John Henry and Meta (Wyss) Houston. He was a cattle rancher and farmer for many years. Joseph later retired from MODOT.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Thelma; two sons, Joseph Franklin and John Paul; daughter, Judy Lynn; his parents, J.H. and Meta Houston; two sisters Emma Snead, and Lila Allenbrand; three brothers, Johnny, Edward, and Raymond; and one nephew Bill Ambroski.

Frank is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Jim Pope, Willard, Mo.; grandchildren, Frank Pope and his wife, Patricia, currently residing in Europe, and Camryn Beeter and her husband, John, Valdez, Alaska; and great-grandchildren, Heather Pope and Russell Swearingin II of Willard, Mo. and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2006 in Resurrection Cemetery with Monsignor John Westhues officiating under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut.

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.

The family would like to thank Community Hospices of America and their staff for their care of Frank.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A Springfield, MO 65804 and the Humane Society, 3161 W. Norton Rd. Springfield, MO 65803. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com.