IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Larry E.
"Howie" Houghton
November 21, 2016
Obituary
ELKHART — Larry E. "Howie" Houghton, 73, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Elkhart General Hospital Monday, Nov. 21, after a three-year battle with bladder cancer.
He was born Nov. 10, 1943, in Elkhart, to Miles B and Mary (Warner) Houghton.
After a fun and loving courtship of eight years, Larry wed his beloved wife, Midge (Fackelman) Houghton on April 25, 1991, where they enjoyed a fun and loving marriage of 25 years.
Howie loved gatherings with family and friends on his beloved Simonton Lake.
He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, and boating. He truly loved all his faithful canine companions over the years.
He was a generous supporter of the "Breakfast with Santa", sponsored by the Elkhart Fire Department, by donating all the food served there for many years.
Following graduation from Elkhart High School, Larry was employed with the Elkhart Fire Department for 17 years and later owned and operated the Firehouse Restaurant & Lounge for 28 years prior to his retirement in 2013.
In addition to his wife, other survivors include two daughters, Tracy (Joe) Chase of Coldwater, Mich. and Tammy (Kevin) Hood of Columbia, Tenn.; one son, Todd (Traci) Houghton of Lewisburg, Tenn; one stepson, Craig Bruggner of Elkhart; four loving grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley, Christina and Caylynn; two brothers, Jack (Jackie) Houghton of Farmville, Va. and Jim (Sherry) Houghton of Elkhart; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Dick Houghton.
In accordance with his final wishes, cremation will take place and a celebration of life service will be at a place and time to be determined later.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Cancer Services of Elkhart County or the Humane Society of Elkhart County in memory of Larry.
Howie's family would like to thank Dr. James Jin and the entire staff at the Elkhart Clinic for their exceptional and compassionate care.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, is entrusted with arrangements.
He was born Nov. 10, 1943, in Elkhart, to Miles B and Mary (Warner) Houghton.
After a fun and loving courtship of eight years, Larry wed his beloved wife, Midge (Fackelman) Houghton on April 25, 1991, where they enjoyed a fun and loving marriage of 25 years.
Howie loved gatherings with family and friends on his beloved Simonton Lake.
He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, and boating. He truly loved all his faithful canine companions over the years.
He was a generous supporter of the "Breakfast with Santa", sponsored by the Elkhart Fire Department, by donating all the food served there for many years.
Following graduation from Elkhart High School, Larry was employed with the Elkhart Fire Department for 17 years and later owned and operated the Firehouse Restaurant & Lounge for 28 years prior to his retirement in 2013.
In addition to his wife, other survivors include two daughters, Tracy (Joe) Chase of Coldwater, Mich. and Tammy (Kevin) Hood of Columbia, Tenn.; one son, Todd (Traci) Houghton of Lewisburg, Tenn; one stepson, Craig Bruggner of Elkhart; four loving grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley, Christina and Caylynn; two brothers, Jack (Jackie) Houghton of Farmville, Va. and Jim (Sherry) Houghton of Elkhart; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Dick Houghton.
In accordance with his final wishes, cremation will take place and a celebration of life service will be at a place and time to be determined later.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Cancer Services of Elkhart County or the Humane Society of Elkhart County in memory of Larry.
Howie's family would like to thank Dr. James Jin and the entire staff at the Elkhart Clinic for their exceptional and compassionate care.
Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin Street, Elkhart, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Services
Celebration Of Life Service Will Be At A Later Date