Joseph "Houston" Lantier

December 31, 1939 - August 29, 2020

Joseph Houston Lantier Rayne, LA - Memorial services will be held at a later date for Joseph Houston Lantier, 80, who died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Hospice of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA. Houston was born December 31, 1939 to former Rayne Chief of Police Esta Lantier and Gertie Forestier. Inurnment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Mausoleum in Rayne, LA. He graduated in 1958 from Rayne High School. He proudly served his country as a member of the Untied States Army and was Honorably discharged in 1969. He was a member of the American Legion in Rayne. He was the owner/operatored of Oil Patch Fabricators until his retirement. Houston was also a member of "The Table of Knowledge" which consisted of a group of former class mates that met everyTuesday for breakfast. Survivors include his nieces and nephews and cousins and caregivers Ray and Kathy Lanthier. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty T. Lantier, parents, Esta and Gertie Lantier, sister, Diane L. Fajkus. A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the family to the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson, LA, Lane Memorial Hospital of Zachary, LA and Hospice of Baton Rouge for the care given to Houston. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.