KINGS MOUNTAIN- Thomas "Jimmy" Houser, 73, passed away Sunday October 16, 2016 at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lawson and Lillian Whiteside Houser.

PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Alma Deaton; three brothers, Rev. Johnny Houser, Gene and Lester Houser.

SURVIVED: He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marlene Perry Houser of the home; two sons, Paul Houser and wife Allison, John Michael Houser and wife Cindy all of Kings Mountain; one daughter, Beverly Lovelace and husband Charles of Shelby; one sister, Cornelia Buchanan of Kings mountain; one brother, Rev. Ervin Houser and wife Pat of N. Myrtle Beach; five grandchildren, Latosha Driscoll and husband Jay, Kee Elswick and wife Katie, Stephanie Maner and husband Joseph, Christian Picklesimer and husband Heath, and Karmen Houser; three great grandchildren, Vincent Driscoll, Carson Driscoll, Camberleigh Picklesimer; several nieces and nephews.

SERVICES: A funeral service will be held 2 pm Wednesday at Christ Worship Center in Gastonia.

VISITATION: The family will receive friends 6-8pm Tuesday night at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.

CLERGY: Rev. Tommy Buchanan, and Rev. Tim Barrett

INTERNMENT: Grover City Cemetery

FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain

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