Raymond F. Huston, 93, of Bethlehem, died Dec. 15, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Franklin and Jessie (Wenner) Huston. He was the husband of Dorothy (Laslo) Huston for 62 years.

He was a 1939 graduate of Liberty HS.

He was in the Ernest Williams School of Music and graduated from the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music.

He was a Musician 2nd Class in the U.S. Navy, stationed aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown.

He was an instrumental music teacher in the Bethlehem Area School District, primarily at Northeast and East Hills middle schools for 33 years, until he retired in 1985. He directed the American Legion Band for 66 years and the Municipal Band of Bethlehem for many years.

He wrote several original march compositions, including “The Fighting Lady” and the “World War II Memorial March.” He was currently finishing the “275th Anniversary March,” dedicated to Bethlehem’s upcoming birthday in 2017.

He was on numerous boards and committees for the City of Bethlehem, and worked with eight Bethlehem mayors.

He is survived by a son, Mitchell of Laurys Station; two daughters, Georgie and her husband John Graybill of Macungie and Paula of Missoula, Mont.; and five grandchildren, Courtney, Jeffrey, Jason, Hannah and Gregory.

Contributions may be made to the American Legion Band of Bethlehem or the USS Yorktown, c/o the funeral home, 1901 Linden St., Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Arrangements were made by Pearson Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.