of Paragould, AR
February 16, 1942 - October 24, 2012
Leo Houchin, age 70, of Paragould passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. He was born February 16, 1942 at Paneway to Wilburn and Ora Lee Cooper Houchin. He was retired from Osceola Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Finch Baptist Church.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Hettie Houchin; a brother and four sisters.
Survivors include three daughters, Vicky Hickman of St. Louis, MO, Carolyn Russell of Enid, OK and Donna Kirby of Paragould; eight grandchildren, Brandon Hickman, Jeff Hickman, Brittany Mathis, Justin Ward, Sarah Russell, Meghan Russell, Brandi Sparks and Hunter Bowers; five great grandchildren; a sister, Opal Ray; and a brother, Steven Ray.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday at the Finch Baptist Church with Bro. Terry Gage officiating. Burial will follow at Marked Tree Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will include Randy Koltalik, Justin Ward, Hunter Bowers, Jeff Hickman, Jimmy McKenzie and Aaron Mathis. Brandon Hickman will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
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10 Condolence(s)
Bekka Wilkerson
Friday, January 11, 2013
It was one of the great pleasures of my career to have the honor of taking care of Mrs. Hettie and getting to know Leo. Their sweet spirits and loving hearts will forever leave their mark on my life. You have a remarkable family and the legacy of the lives that Hettie and Leo lived continue on. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family.
Dot Pollock
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Donna, I was so heart broken when I read in the
Sun about your dad. I am so very sorry and
wish there was something I could do for you all. I
will always remember the fun fishing trips we had
and all the fussing about who caught the most, Doc
or your dad. They were too funny when they got
together. He and your mom will be sorely missed.
Dorothy Younger
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Donna our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family!!! Your dad was very kind to my uncles in Luxora. Leo was a very kind and gentle man and will be missed greatly...
Dewaine & Carroll Malone
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Our prayers are with you and we're sorry we couldn't attend services. Donna wish we were there to give you a hug. Love you and God Bless You and your family
Alicia Clark
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Leo & Hettie will both be missed. They were fun, kind, and always made me feel part of the family. I favorite memories were the weekend Leo took us fishing, and Vicky's 40th birthday party at their home.
Leo, you are once again where you've always wanted to be, with Hettie.
Charles Kirby
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Thank you for Grama and Grandpa Leo always making my family and I feel a part of the family; and for giving me grandparents after my others were gone.I would like to also thank the whole family for extending they're love as well.
Love,
Charlie & family
The Orzech Family
Saturday, October 27, 2012
I will have many wonderful memories of Leo growing up. My annual trips to Arkansas with my father Randy to visit Leo and Hetti are some I will cherish for the rest of my life. I wish I could be there in person to say my final goodbyes but I am comforted in knowing Leo is now with Hetti and The Lord in his loving grace.
Anna Wanhala
Friday, October 26, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Houchin were truly some of the finest folks I have ever known. They were so good to me during such a hard time in my life....so gracious and loving. They touched my heart, they touched my life. They walk together again, they walk with God.
Donna, Dean and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort knowing that the seperation is temporary, and you will be together again someday....some glorious day! All of you are in my prayers.
Love, Anna
Judy Bennett
Friday, October 26, 2012
Leo was a very sweet and gentle man, he will be greatly missed. Prayers for all his family
John & Jan Fain
Thursday, October 25, 2012
We are members of Eastside, so very sorry to read of your father's passing, he was a wonderful man and we enjoyed going to church with your dad an d mom. May God be with you all in this time and we will remember you in prayer. I will call some members that are left that knew him tomorrow.