Georgie F. Houchens
January 23, 1922 ~ May 18, 2010
Georgie Franklin Houchens, 88, Glasgow, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at the Barren County Health Care Center. A native of Barren County, he was one of five children of the late Hayden Houchens and Dolly Christy Houchens. He was a member of the Brotherhood Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Vincent and husband, Wayne; two sons, Buddy Houchens and wife, Carla, and Larry Houchens and wife, Anita; all of Glasgow; 9 grandchildren, Michelle Froedge (Mike), Jo Garrett (Allan Sanders), Brock Houchens (Angie), Sammy Houchens (Angie), Michael Houchens (Christy), Wally Houchens (Shelly), Kim Dennison (Charlie), Michael Houchens, and Heather Carpenter; one sister, Loretta Wilkerson of Indianapolis;16 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; one nephew and several nieces; and a loving friend, Frances Smith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Frances Houchens; one son, Hershell Houchens; one brother, and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Happy Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 12 noon Thursday at the funeral home.
To the Family of a truly wonderful gentleman, Mr. George Houchens. “George” and my father, Leon Gray were friends for many years back in the day, and they worked together at the Scottie Cab Company. When my father died many years ago, I remember George saying “I sure will miss my buddy Leon”. A few years ago, I owned Sandy’s Place Consignment on Columbia Ave. George used to stop by and browse and we would talk. He usually always had a story to share with me about the cab company or he and my Dad. I wish your entire family peace in your hearts in this time of your loss of a fine man. I know I found a lot of comfort in stories I learned from those who knew my Dad, and I didn’t realize the friends he had or lives he touched unbeknown to to. Praying that God Blesses each of you with wonderful memories to bring smiles to your hearts during this time of love and reflection of your father’s memory. Sincerely, Cheryl Gray Spencer
My grandfather was a wonderful man and for the short few years I really knew him I learned that time, distance and circumstance didn’t change the fact that we were family. He accepted me with open arms and an open heart and I will miss him greatly. And I know that everyone else that knew him will miss him greatly also, to everyone else I send my blessings and my condolences in this time.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. i know he will be missed very much.
to the family of george houchens i have known mr houchens and his wife for many years to the family i am so sorry known him when he drove scottie cab company with my brother kenneth wheeler george was a good hearted man i know the other kids but i know buddy the most well i know he will be missed but he is at rest now god blessyou all calvin linda
Larry, Anita & Boys,
We just heard about George passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today and always. if there is anything at all you all need please just give us a call. Love you all.
GEORGE IS A UNFORGETABLE MAN.HE WAS THE BEST TAXI CAB DRIVER EVER AND A JOY TO TALK TO.HE WILL BE REMEMBERED BY ME FOR AS LONG AS I LIVE.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL THE FAMILY..
Mr. Houchens was such a nice man. He was in the facility with my mother before she passed away last Sept. He would always smile and talk to me when I would go see her. I know he will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!
Buddy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the family of Bro. Houchens, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. He would always try to come out in the lobby when we had church services at BCHC. I know he will be greatly missed, but he has worked for this day for a long time.” GOOD WORK BRO. GEORGE”
sorry for your loss
Family, we are so sorry to hear of th loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you at this sad time in you life. God be with you in the days ahead. God bless you all.
Wanda my dearest friend, I was truly sorry to hear of your Dads passing. I know you and your brothers will truly miss him. I will always remember him as a wonderful person and all the good times we shared when we were in school at your house.Tell your brothers I am so sorry for their loss. I love you and take care. Your friend for life Wilda
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Buddy I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad he was a every kind and caring person like you are. My whole family is sorry to hear about this. Ours prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.Jo I love you girl.
buddy so sorry to hear about your dad i have known him all my life
and i can tell you he truly was a kind caring gentleman he will be missed
but he will be happy where he is so if you fell sad just look up and see your
dads happy face god bless you and the rest of your family
Joe Estes
p.s. just remember god love you all
George was a special man to many people and so many memories will continue to be dear to our hearts. May God bless your family.