Ryan Badger Houck

Ryan Badger Houck, age 44, of Fleetwood, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at home. Ryan was born on September 20, 1980 in Watauga County to Michael Dean Houck and Rebecca Badger Houck.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Erma Badger and Dean and Jean Houck.

Ryan is survived by his wife, Devon, daughter, Claire, and son, Keaton, all of the home. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and lots of friends.

Ryan loved his family with everything he had and was so proud of his kids, they were his heart. He loved to talk and told the most elaborate stories. Ryan loved to watch movies and listen to 70s and 80s music. He had an amazing memory for actor, musician and band names, and could usually tell you random facts about whoever you were talking about.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Lakeview Shelter at Ashe County Park in Jefferson. The family will be at the park from 1:00pm - 4:00pm for anyone who wants to stop by. There will be a short service at 2:00pm. Please wear your favorite band, movie or silly t-shirt.

The family respectfully requests no food or flowers and suggests memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donors’ choice or to New River Calvary Church Rebuilding Fund, in care of Sandy Lemly, 442 Lemly Hill Road, Fleetwood, NC 28626.