John "Johnny" Kelly Houck

Mr. John Kelly Houck, better known as Johnny, age 74, of Hudson passed away on December 23, 2020 while at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Mr. Houck was born March 11, 1946 in Ashe County to the late Noble Stace and Nellie Wilcox Houck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Blackwell and a brother, Tony D. Houck.  Johnny was a member of Mt. Grove Church and worked as a long distance truck driver for Broyhill Furniture for over 32 years. He was an ordained Deacon and a licensed Minister.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sandra Lewis Houck of the home, a daughter, Kelly Houck Beach and husband Charles of Hickory, a son Jonathan Stacey Houck and wife Crystal of Lincolnton, brother, William Houck and wife Jean of Sawmills, sister, Mamie Huzengia of Ashe County, three grandchildren, Justin Beach and wife Kimberly Cason Beach, Jordan Beach Reese and husband Jordan, Chandler Houck and 1 great-grandchild, Leeona Catherine Beach.

A memorial service to honor Mr. Houck will be held at a later date and announced when plans are finalized.