Kelly Martin Houck Sr.

September 6, 1949 - May 23, 2008

Kelly Martin Houck, Sr., 58, of 2392 NC Hwy 127, Taylorsville, passed away Friday morning, May 23, 2008, at his home. He was born on September 6, 1949, in Catawba County, to the late George Kelly Houck and Evelyn Denise MaDaris Houck. He had a business “Kelly’s Heating and Air Conditioning” for about 16 years, till he could no longer work. He had been in declining health for a number of years mostly from serving in the Vietnam War. He served in the United States Marine Corp. and Vietnam for 13 months from 1969 til 1970. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sandra Kay Houck of the home; one son, Kelly Martin Houck, Jr.; one daughter, Kimberly Kay Houck of Statesville; one sister, Brenda Houck Lockaby and husband Fred of Bethlehem; one grandson, Joshua Donescoss of Statesville; two granddaughters, Alisa-Beth Donescoss of Statesville and Emily Nicole Houck of Conover; one aunt, Joyce MaDaris Huffman of Hickory and a number of nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be conducted at the Chapman Funeral Home Chapel Sunday May 25, 2008 at 1:30pm. Rev. Bill Honeycutt will officiate. The will be no formal visitation, although the family will assemble at the home. Memorials may be given to the D.A.V. Chapter 84, 582 Carrigan Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681 or the Hospice of Catawba County, 3975 Robinson Rd., Newton, NC 28658.