The union of Hammie Houser and Edlena (Donewoody) Houser, married on January 25, 1919, witnessed the birth of John Hammie Houser born November 24, 1922 in Unadilla, GA. The family was blessed to have Ruth M., and John H., from their union. John Houser attended old Woodward High School. John, after graduating high school, worked as a professional Photographer at the local Hollywood Studios, from 1940-1943. He later served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1945 During World War II; His distinguished service was honored with an honorable discharge. During this time he met and married Edna Faye and from that union they were blessed with John Houser Jr. of North Carolina. Ruth Jackson later introduced John to his true love Mattie Lee Dillingham from Richmond Kentucky. They were married on December 06, 1948. Their union begot five children, Joseph Houser, Janet Houser, Jonas Houser, Jerre Houser, and James Houser. John while living and caring for his family held various employment positions; He was employed with United States railroad, and the United States Post Office, and RL Polk Co. He was able to raise his family in their own home in the community of Bond Hill for over 40 years. John was an avid gardener, growing vegetables, roses and shrubs. John was generous with his knowledge of plants and growing seasons, he shared his skills with family, friends, and neighbors. John had a special relationship with the earth in his garden the family found tomatoes, rhubarb asparagus, okra, and peppers. We all have wonderful stories of many miraculous gardening saves, interventions and rescues initiated by John's helpful nature. John's gardening skills were complimentary to the culinary skills of his wife Mattie Houser. Mattie would cook and can the many items grown in John's gardens; making preservatives, jellies, and jams. Harvesting grapes grown and making juice for the family would give her pleasure. Everyone was aware of John's passion for the Cincinnati Reds Baseball team. The Houser families all have stories of accompanying him to many Reds baseball games. John was a season ticket holder, often traveling to be a part of the energy of the Big Red Machine. All of the children and grandchildren were familiar with the various Cincinnati Reds memorabilia that John was willing to share with everyone. John was known by the patrons and Reds staff for a noise maker that he would bring to the games to distract any opposing team of his beloved Cincinnati Reds. As John approached the age of ninety he attended fewer games, but would listen to the games on the radio and watch them on television. It is with gratitude that we acknowledge the generosity of John's kind nature and gentle spirit. John was always willing to offer a helpful hand to his family and friends. He assisted with the children and grandchildren, providing assistance where ever he was needed. There was no job too big or too small. John watched over his children with a quiet love, admiration, and insisting that being a Houser was meaningful. John's family went on growing under his watchful eye as he embraced the power of Grand Parenting, his family was growing and he was now the patriarch of his clan. Grand Children: John Houser Jr., married Audrey Elaine and their union produced Shane Houser, and Sean Houser, and Troy Houser. Joseph Houser Sr. met and married Valerie and had three beautiful children had three beautiful children, Joseph Houser II (son), Aisha Houser (wife), Jason Houser (son), Jeremy Houser (son). James Houser met and married Debra and had three beautiful children LaShawnda Wharton (daughter) Michael Wharton (husband), Jasmine Houser (daughter), Brianna Houser (daughter). Jerre Houser met and married Antionette and had three beautiful children Tyeeda Jones-Tafari (daughter), Zara Houser (daughter), Reyna Houser (daughter). Over the course of John's 91 years as the senior elder of the Houser Clan His children's children were marring yet again and the family was expanding and John began to experience the responsibilities of being a Great Grand Parent. The many unions of his family began to bear fruit. Great-Grand Children: From the union of Joseph Houser II (grandson), met and married Aisha Houser (wife), and had three beautiful children Joseph III, Warren, and Serenity. Jasmine Houser (granddaughter) blessed with Jesiah, and George. Tyeeda Jones-Tafari (granddaughter) blessed with Aminah Jones – Thompson. In addition, a host of nieces, nephews, and relatives as well as his many friends, and loving extended family. Predeceased John H. Houser in life was his beloved parents Hammie Houser, Edlena (Donewoody) Houser, his daughter Janet Houser, his beautiful wife Mattie Lee Houser, and sister Ruth Jackson. Nora Lee Houser and Willie B. Houser of Dooley, Georgia. John Hammie Houser, age 91, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born November 24,1922 in Pinehurst,Georgia. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at James Temple Church Of God In Christ , 1116 Lincoln Avenue, Cincinnati (45206) with visitation from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery. Final arrangements entrusted to Walker Funeral Home, 1025 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Call 513.251.6200 for additional information. Share special messages with the Houser family at www.HerbWalker.com

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