Robert A. "Bob" Houston
Robert A. (Bob) Houston, 94, passed
away peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2020, two days shy of his
95th birthday. Bob is the son of Congressman John M. Houston and
Charlotte W. Stellhorn Houston. He is survived by his daughter
Candace Houston, sons Matthew Houston and Mark Houston, grandson
Thomas Houston and stepson Hiroshi.
Born in Newton, Kansas, Bob graduated
from St. John's Military School in Salina, KS. Bob joined the US
Marine Corp, 22nd Marines, 6th Marine Division. He served and fought
in Saipan, Okinawa, Guam, Operation Downfall in Japan, and Tsingtao
China. Further education was at Santa Ana College and the University
of Southern California. He married Jacqueline Hatfield in 1950 and
began his 31 year engineering career at Douglas Aircraft. He married
Kiyoko Hayashi in 1962 and retired in Orange Park. Bob and Kiyo
enjoyed their retirement years traveling, sailing, and especially
their active involvement in the Orange Park Community Theater. He
directed and acted in numerous productions over his 25+ year's
involvement. He was preceded in death by his wives, Jackie and Kiyo,
and his son Chris.
Services will be held Monday, November
23, 2:00, at the Jacksonville Memorial Gardens, Orange Park.
