Roger Dale Houston

Roger Dale Houston, 74, of Hatton, Alabama passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at North Alabama Medical Center. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Monday, February 02, 2026, at Lawrence Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 12:00 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Lawrence Funeral Home with Dexter Rutherford, Blake Addison, Chris Miller, Tony Arnold, and Ron Edgil officiating. Burial will be at Cave Springs Cemetery in Town Creek.

Born on November 13, 1951, to Roy and Eloise Fretwell Houston, Roger preached at several churches for 47 years which were, Pocohontas Free-Will Baptist Church in Carbon Hill from 1974-1987, New Zion Baptist Church in Lawrence County from 1991-2009, Arley First Baptist Church in Arley from 2009-2012, Central Heights Baptist Church in Florence from 2012-2020, and Hook Street Baptist Church from 2025-present. Roger graduated from Hatton High School in 1970. He later earned his associates degree from Calhoun in 1971, a bachelors from North Alabama in 1973, and his masters in school administration from UAB in 1979. Roger touched many students lives throughout his career in education, and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

Survivors include his sister, Shelby Morris; nieces, Jena (Jimmy) Simpson and Ronda (Bob) Branham; nephew, Mark Edgil; great-niece, Jessica Henson; best friend, Blake Addison; special friend, Sheila Horton; brother-in-law, Ronnie (Shan) Edgil; and extended family.

Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Houston; son, Jason Houston; parents, Roy and Eloise Houston.

Pallbearers will be Blake Addison, Jamie Hood, Pete Stewart, Bob Branham, Mark Edgil, Dexter Rutherford, Michael Flannagin, and Derrick Parrish.

The family extends special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at North Alabama Medical Center for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cave Springs Cemetery Fund, Alzheimer's Association, or a charity of your choice.