HOUSTON JOHN T. TEX Age 83, of O'Hara Twp., passed away, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Beloved husband of 58 years to Arlene (Anderson) Houston; loving father of Mark C. Houston, Diane C. (Greg) Turk and Tom A. Houston; cherished grandfather of Samantha Turk; brother-in-law of Marcia (John) Novosel. Tex was a 1950 graduate of Aspinwall High School. He served proudly during the Korean War with the Army. Tex retired in 1988 as Marketing Manager with Bell of PA. He was a life member, past commander and treasurer of the Aspinwall American Legion, as well as treasurer of the 32nd District American Legion. He was also an active member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, a volunteer network of telecommunications employees and retirees. Friends received Saturday, November 21, 2015, from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, November 22, 2015, from 2-6 p.m. at the WEDDELL-AJAK FUNERAL HOME, 100 Center Ave., Aspinwall, where a parting prayer will be held Monday, November 23, 2015, at 10 a.m. followed by a Christian Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Pio Parish-St. Edward Church, Blawnox. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. Box 50008, Studio City, CA 91614-5001 or to the Aspinwall Meals on Wheels, 450 Walnut St. Pgh., PA 15238. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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