Ray Anthony Houston,was born October 14, 1959inBaltimore, Maryland. He was oneof three children born to his mother Harriet Skinnerandone of two children born to his father Remus Houston.

Ray was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools system.Heworked for many years at Maaco.

He loved his four children Rayshawn, Ray, Jr., Dorian and Lynna.Hehad a very close relationship to his mother Harriet who lovedhimvery much and will misshimdearly, He enjoyed spending time withhisfamily, friends including his closest friends Jimmy and Jay. He loved music and sports and sharing those things with the ones he loved. He will be missed by everyone.

He leaves to mourn his mother Harriet Skinner; father Remus Houston; daughters Rayshawn Houston and Lynna Houston, sons Ray Houston, Jr., Dorian Houston; aunts and uncles Berdella & Wilbert Seward (both preceded in death), Randolph (Russell) Washington and Philip (Bill) &Georgia Washington; brothers Melvin Skinner (preceded in death)and Terrence Coby; sister Sheila Mobley; grandchildren Cashawn, Trey, Keyon, Isaiah, Riley, Berto and Khy'ell; great grandson, Saamir; nephews Melvin Skinner, Jr. (preceded in death), Marvin Mobley Jr., Keith Purnell and Steven Price; cousins Shirley&William (Sponge),Gary(preceded in death), Diane&(preceded in death) James, Wilbert & Josephine, Elaine, Delores, Michelle&William (Ed), Sandra&Wilbert, (preceded in death) James, Darrell&Cheree, Rodney&Jackie and a hostofother beloved family members and friends.