Red Huston

(From Parker Mortuary)

Rhodale Arlen "Red" Huston, age 80, Joplin, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014 after a five year illness.

Red was born February 24, 1933 in Anderson, Missouri, son of the late William Robert Huston and Thelma Williams Huston. He graduated from Southwest City High School, and then went to work for Cotten Lenger's Service Station in Joplin while serving with the National Guard. He then joined the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He returned to Joplin and opened Huston Service Station located at 15th and Joplin Ave. in Joplin. He then worked for Eagle Picher, Industrial Linens in sales, and later as district manager. He then worked for Fleming Foods as a driver which he did for nearly 20 years until his retirement in 1994. During his career, Red was a proud member of the Teamster's Union.

He enjoyed traveling with his wife throughout the United States, and attending Antique Road Shows. He became an expert in pottery related items, especially cookie jars. He was recognized for his expertise in this area on the Food Network, and answered questions about cookie jars on the website, about.com. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing, especially his fishing trips to Canada. He also attended South Side Apostolic Church.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mary LaRue Huston; son, Todd Huston and Danita Moore of Anderson; daughter, Beverly Hankins and husband Dave of Joplin; two grandchildren, Heather Whitlock of Joplin, and Crystal Chew and husband Kevin of Seneca, Missouri; eight great-grandchildren, Brandon, Daytona, Jerry, Sierra, Cortney, Alyssa, Trenton, and Nate; four brothers, William Jack Huston of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Larry Huston and wife Marsha. Richard Huston and wife Sandy, and Ted Huston and wife Donna all of Anderson.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at South Side Apostolic Church with Pastor Richard Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at South Side Apostolic Church on Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Apostolic Faith Youth Camp care of Parker Mortuary.