Houston C. Obert

Obert Funeral Home 1556 Brickyard Road Chipley, Florida 32428 850-638-2122 Rev. Houston Columbus Obert, Age 96, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 29, 2013 at 10:07 in Jackson Hospital. He was a native of Washington County but spent the majority of his life in Jackson County. He was a dedicated member of Sapp Community Church where he sang, played guitar, preached, and mentored others. He preached at many different churches in the area for many years and had a radio program for 40 years on WTOT on Sunday morning. He enjoyed fishing, farming, his family and most of all, serving his Lord.He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Lettie Dilmore Obert; parents Christopher and Minnie Obert and son Malvin (Buddy) Obert, one brother, two sisters and two great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Lois Miller Obert; Sons, W A Obert, Roland Obert and wife Martha, and Charles Obert and wife Hazel; Daughters, Wilma Aleta Hamilton and husband Earl, Marilyn Obert Branch, and Mary Powell and husband Buddy; Step-Daughters, Glenda Goins and husband William, Gail Elizabeth Parsons, and Charlotte Jackson and husband Tommy;3 Brothers, John Obert, Mallory (Dock) Obert, Cecil Obert; 31 Grandchildren; 43 Great-Grandchildren; and 1 Great-Great-Grandchild. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m Monday, April 1, 2013 at Sapp Community Church in Cottondale with Paster Robert Simmons, Shane Obert (Grandson) and Rev. Cloys Joiner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing. Visitation will be held at Sapp Community Church on Sunday, March 31, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00p.m.