Houston Terry McCool
October 24, 1950 ~ March 3, 2016
Houston McCool, 65, of Grand Prairie, TX passed away, March 3, 2016. Mr. McCool was born October 24, 1950 in Dallas, TX to Richard Price McCool and Beverly Sue Adkins Adams. Houston loved the Lord and he never met a stranger. He had a big heart of gold. He was also a Veteran of Foreign War having spent much of his Army life in Korea and Germany. He loved gardening, fishing and hunting every chance he got. He loved spending time with his family and friends. His best friend was his beloved dog named Abby and together they would go motorcycling.
Survivors include his father, Richard McCool; sisters, Holly McCool-Heimsath and Bernadette Splawn; nephews, Eric Giebel, Michael Thomas and Simon Montgomery; daughter Amy Spraggins; grandchildren, Kevin Spraggins, Jr.; Jordan Spraggins, Brooke Spraggins; and the love of his life his former wife Kristy McCool and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Beverly Sue Adkins Adams and grandparents, Tommy and Ruby Adkins and Sloan and Norma McCool.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Shiloh Cemetery with Bro. Jon Ward officiating and burial under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
Survivors include his father, Richard McCool; sisters, Holly McCool-Heimsath and Bernadette Splawn; nephews, Eric Giebel, Michael Thomas and Simon Montgomery; daughter Amy Spraggins; grandchildren, Kevin Spraggins, Jr.; Jordan Spraggins, Brooke Spraggins; and the love of his life his former wife Kristy McCool and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Beverly Sue Adkins Adams and grandparents, Tommy and Ruby Adkins and Sloan and Norma McCool.
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Shiloh Cemetery with Bro. Jon Ward officiating and burial under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Holly, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. We will be praying for your family.Larry & Peggy Hogan
Thank you my brother for all the years we had together. Thank you for all of the fun times we shared. You were the best brother anyone could have. I loved you so very much. You left me much too soon. I look forward to the day I can see you again. Until then my brother and best friend.
Many prayers and my deepest sympathies for this loss. Houston will always be in my heart and memories.
Daddy, Although it wasnt enough Im so happy that we got the opportunity to spend time together and for me to know you a little more. You are the sweetest man I have ever met. I loved the way you would say "Well, I love you too honey" when I would tell you I loved you. I am going to miss you so much but I know I will see you again. Love your daughter, Ruby.
I love you daddy. You where the strongest smartest funniest most complex simple man I have ever known. I have a li ferime of beautiful memories with you. I tribute all of my strengths in life you my parents. You taught me so many things and then main most important was how to be a good parent.
Houston, you are missed and will always be loved. If anyone ever knew how to give and have fun, it was you. So many shared smiles…You big knucklehead! I cant help but smile when I think of you, and your antics! You were a good man, a true patriot and a great friend! Hats off to you for all the good you brought this world! Prayers and hugs for all of your many family and friends!
To a great friend and very funny guy. You and Charlie spent lots of time fishing. Now you can fish all the time. You will be greatly missed. Love, thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.
Condolences to the family were gonna miss you
I was saddened to hear this news. Sending my sincere condolences to the family. We had some great times at the VFW in Irving. Rest in Peace Houston, free from pain. Godspeed to you.
May God be with your spirit through this next journey. Houston you will be missed deeply and always be loved. My prayers go out to your family and friends. May God comfort you all.
Our prayers for strength and comfort are with everyone who loved Houston.
Good MemoriesThere are so many memories I have of Houston and our time together. He was a very loving man and humbled himself to his friends and family. He would give you whatever you needed or wanted if it was within his means or if he could find a way to make it happen. Fishing, hunting, and BBQ were his most favorite things to do. He would come home on a Friday night after work and say Lets have a BBQ and get the family over to the house for a party. It was on… He would smoke meats and loved to test it while cooking. I remember one morning, he was cooking breakfast for everyone. He had a pound of bacon out on the counter and cooked it all. By the time he was done… there were only 4 pieces of bacon left. He said I had to taste it to make sure it was done then gave that big smile and laughed. He was such a good cook and loved to grow veggies in the garden. He wanted food growing outside, he was not too interested in trees and flowers. We had a large garden every year and grew some wonderful lettuce, Okra, peppers, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, and so much more. Houston was all about food and eating good. He taught me how to cook and prepare certain foods. We enjoyed our time cooking together, especially making his Nannys traditional dressing during the holidays. There is so much more that could be said about Houston, he loved life itself and every day was a new beginning. I will truly miss his laugh and outlook on life. He used to always tell me Its alright baby doll, we will get thru this just like we always have. Most of all, I will miss he telling me I love you, baby doll.To the true love of my life, the support, strength, and positive outlook that he gave.