Walter Houck

Walter "Tiny" Wayne Houck, age 53 of West Jefferson, NC, died Saturday, May 15, 2004 at NC Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. Mr. Houck was born February 25, 1951 in Ashe County to the late Glayden and Hazel Houck. He served his country in the US Navy. He was a Vietnam veteran.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at the Smethport Baptist Church. Rev. James Seacrest, Rev. Chris Goodman and Rev. Roger Blevins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bethany Cemetery with Military rites. The family will receive friends from 7:00 till 9:00 PM, Monday, May 17th at Badger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family in care of Gale Elliott, 1525 Hwy. 194 N., West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Mr. Houck is survived by:

Wife: Marcia Houck

Daughters: Patty Patterson of Creston, NC, Stacey Crawford of Smethport, Tina Turnmire of Jefferson, Brandy Cruey of Independence, VA and Melanie Surber of the home.

Sons: Andy Patterson of Chilhowie, VA, Tim Cruey of Warrensville and Brady Cruey of Crumpler

Sister: Gail Dishman of West Jefferson, NC

Brothers: Ronnie and Larry Houck both of West Jefferson and Alan Houck of Fleetwood

15 grandchildren

Several nieces and nephews

You may send email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.