Michael Houston
A beautiful young man whose smile could light up the world.
“Michael”
Michael Houston was born May 6, 1985, to Terry C. and Lisa Y. Houston. Michael was a senior at Parkland High School. He is survived by his family; father Terry Houston and mother Lisa Houston; sister Shannon Carr and husband Jason and nephews Jared and Aidan Carr; grandparents Porter and Betty Houston, James Yuenger and in loving memory of Granny, Bernice Yuenger. Michael had numerous aunts, uncles and cousins that all loved him very much. Michael had a love for life and was kind to all, including strangers. He had many friends that he loved and that loved him. Michael had a connection between his family, friends and God and carried a card with him daily saying ”May the Lord watch between you and me when we are absent one from the other.” Genesis 31:49 He will be greatly missed by his best friend, Amy Pitts. Michael always loved playing baseball and golf with his Dad. He was very active in the youth group at Konnoak Hills United Methodist Church.
“Michael we love you very much and you will always be in our life. You are with the Lord and Granny now.”
The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, at Konnoak Hills United Methodist Church with the Rev. Randy Sherrill officiating. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 this evening at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials may be made to Konnoak Hills United Methodist Church, 430 Weisner St., Winston-Salem, NC 27127.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Forsyth Medical Center Intensive Care unit for all of their love and prayers. You helped Michael so much. © 2002 Winston-Salem Journal (10/5/02)


Kristy Boyd: Michael was indeed, a beloved young man. We were friends. I wouldn't say we were more than the kind who chit chatted here and there while passing by in the halls of high school. But, nevertheless, we were still friends. Even moreso, his death struck me unexpectedly and it hurt more than I can begin to describe. It wasn't just my mourning over his life, it was his family's loss as well as his long time girlfriend, Amy. I couldn't imagine what they must have been going through and I hate that the are in such a position. No one ever deserves to witness something like this. Michael was young, he had a lot of life left. However, God had a different plan for him. In memory forever, Michael Houston, that is where you will be. Not only in our memories, but in our hearts always. And forever, you will be remembered as a handsome, young man - retained forever at the sweet age of just 17. You will never know what old age is, but on some levels, be happy. You will never meet arthritis and alzheimers, false teeth or depends©. You will never have to worry about falling and not being able to get up. You will always remain young forever. And most importantly, you will always be loved by all whose lives you touched in your short lifespan. You will never be forgotten, but you will be greatly missed. However, by some shred of hope, we continue to go on with this hope that you are nearby, helping us along in our own lives in some way, shape or form. You are guiding us from wrong, and you are showing us truth. You were 17, yes, but you already knew what true love was. Show others what you found. You are a guardian angel to us all, and we love you for it. In memory you will remain forevermore, rest in peace, Terry Michael Houston.

If you have anything you'd like to share about Michael, please let me know and I will put it on the site! Email me: kmboyd@uncg.edu or you can IM me on AIM (Kritty2002).



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