Jesse James Houser, Jr.

Jesse James Houser, Jr., age 73, formerly of Star, NC passed away on December 15, 2025, at Seven Lakes Assisted Living in West End, NC.

Jesse was born on March 4, 1952, in Catawba County, NC to the late Jesse J. Houser, Sr., and the late Iris Addelade White Houser. He served in the U. S. Marine Corp as a Marksmanship Instructor. He later became a teacher, teaching both high school and middle school and was a Metal Engraving Instructor at Montgomery Community College. He was recognized as a trailblazer who shaped the future of Montgomery Community College. Jesse was also a member of the VFD post in Troy, NC, a member of the NC Custom Knife Guild, and the United Blood Trackers.

Jesse is survived by his wife, Vickie Yarboro Houser of the home; son: Ryan Houser (Hyeonjin Cho) of Raleigh; sister: Barbara Dunn of Asheboro; two brothers: Woodrow Houser of Hickory and Gary Houser of Conover.

He was preceded in death by brothers: Arlen, Charles and Roger and sisters Burnise and Kay Francis.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Phillips Funeral Home, 216 S. Main St., Star, NC.

A Graveside service will follow at Biscoe Cemetery at 2:00 PM with Military Rites provided by Randolph Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Gentiva Hospice, 1198 Rockingham Rd., Rockingham, NC 28379.

On-line condolences may be made at www.phillipsfuneralhome.com.

Phillips Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jesse Houser, Jr.