James Patrick "Pat" Houghton

James “Pat” Houghton

June 25, 1932 – February 25, 2024

A Memorial Service will be held for James (Pat) Houghton, 91, of Coos Bay, at 1:00 pm on April 13, 2024 at Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay with Military Honors and Masonic Rites.  Inurnment will be at Roseburg National Cemetery.

Pat was born June 25, 1932 in Charleston, West Virginia, He passed away February 25, 2024 in Coos Bay.  He was raised and educated in West Virginia, the middle child of 5 with two older sisters and a younger brother and sister.

He enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 and retired in 1972 as a Master Sergeant E-7 after 20 years of service. He then worked for Bureau of Land Management for another 18 years before retiring.

Pat is survived by two of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Through his next two marriages to Grace and Emelie (both deceased) he is survived by many step children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Worshipful Brother Pat has been a member of the North Bend Masonic Lodge for over 57 years. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon   541/267-4216