Roy Houck

Roy Franklin Houck, age 88 of West Jefferson, NC, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Houck was born June 7, 1917 in Ashe County to the late Conley and Pearl Houck. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Hettie Moretz Houck, second wife Elsie Lyalls Houck, brother, Worth Houck and sisters; Reva Hayes and Wanda Price. Mr. Houck was a veteran of WWII. Mr. Houck enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved to cook for his children and grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 24, 2006 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Roger Blevins and Rev. Fred Houck will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bethany Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, June 23rd at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: Ashe Memorial Hospital, 200 Hospital Ave. Jefferson, NC 28640 or Margate Health & Rehab Center, 540 Waugh St., Jefferson, NC 28640.

Mr. Houck is survived by:

Two sons: Roy Dexter Houck of MD and Jerryll Houck of Wilkesboro, NC

Four daughters: Gail Gentry of Todd, NC, Amanda Miller of Deep Gap, NC,
Gaye Dunn of Southhaven, MS and Peggy Daniels of Memphis, TN

Two sisters: Thelma Lawrence and Hilda Woodie both of West Jefferson, NC

8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

You may email your condolences to the family at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.