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Bob Houston’s obituary

Robert (Bob) Charles Houston   
October 2, 1945 – October 3, 2015

Robert (Bob) Charles Houston, age 70, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015. He was born October 2, 1945 in Glendale, California. Bob served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam as a Helicopter Gunship Pilot where he logged approximately 1,000 hours of combat time. As a result of his service he was awarded thirty-one Air Medals for acts of heroism and meritorious achievements. He is also a recipient of the Vietnam Combat Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. After military service Bob worked both as a Police Sergeant in the Patrol Division and Helicopter Pilot with the Los Angeles Police Department. Following his retirement in law enforcement he moved to Arkansas and flew various aircraft in Corporate Aviation as well as helicopters for the Little Rock Police Department. He retired from flying in 2012. In retirement, he was involved with the Central Arkansas Shooter’s Association (CASA) and was serving as the organization’s President at the time of his passing.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Kay and Sam Houston and his brother, Richard Houston. Bob is survived by his wife, Sandra (Naron) Houston; daughters, Carolyn Cooney and Nicole Wagner; son-in-law, John Cooney; granddaughter, Jessie Rose Cooney; and nephew, Rick Houston.
Visitation will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock on Thursday, October 8, 2015 between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will also be at Roller-Chenal on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Brother Tom Mitchell officiating. Graveside burial will follow the funeral service and will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park at 7401 Hwy 5 North in Alexander, AR.
The family would like to thank the wonderful family of friends that Bob shared his life with. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to a charity of the giver’s choice.

Fall Work Day

Club Work Day.

Our fall work day is this Saturday, October 10th. Please arrive and be ready to start by 9:00 AM. We’re planning a full day of activity which will start with general property/club/pavilion/prop shed/bay/vehicle cleanup, break for lunch (probably pizza so bring your own if you wish) and then get all the stages for the Fall Brawl set up. What to bring?? Here’s what we’ll need so bring any and all you have…….weed eaters, chain saw, leaf blowers, rakes, cordless drills, cordless skill saws…you know your club so bring anything you think will be handy. Be sure to include gloves and eye protection.

Each of us is required to work one work day per club year and this is your last chance to meet that obligation. Even if you made the spring work day (and we thank you if you did!!) this is YOUR club and everyone’s help to keep it in shape is still needed.  The more hands we have, the easier the work and the sooner we finish.

Thanks in advance for your support of this great association.

Board of Directors Meeting

Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, October 7th

Homer’s Restaurant West

9700 Rodney Parham Rd

Meal and socializing beginning at 5:30 PM with the business meeting to immediately follow

This meeting is open to all club members.

October USPSA Match Cancelled

CASA’s October USPSA club match has been cancelled.

Bob Houston

 

It is with great sadness that we inform you that our club president, Bob Houston passed away this morning.

Bob suffered a stroke while shooting at the Pulaski County Sherriff’s range and died on the way to the hospital.

Bob was a longtime member of this shooting community, CASA’s USPSA Director for many years and our club president for the last two years. He was dedicated to the mission of CASA and the shooting sports. He will be missed.

Please keep his wife Sandy and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

The CASA Board of Directors

September IDPA Club Match – New Date

September IDPA Club Match

 Saturday, September 12 (note new date)

Sign in: 0815       Match start:  0900

Arrive to be signed in by 0845 so we can get everyone into the computers and start on time.

 Match fee $10.00

5 stages of fire/ 80+ rounds

Setup –  Friday, September 11 at 0900 with final touches  at 0700 Saturday

Please consider helping set up. Any and all help with setup will be greatly appreciated.

Plan on joining the fun and bring a friend.

This match is open to the public.