FELTON - George H. Houck, Jr. passed away on Jan. 17, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late George H. Houck and Sarah Kepner-Houck.
Mr. Houck had been a welder at the Delaware City Refinery, retiring in 2000 after 23 years of service. Mr. Houck enjoyed fishing and was a NASCAR fan. He collected American Flyer trains. He also enjoyed sailing and made his own catamarans. Mr. Houck was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. Houck is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janelle B. (Forquer) Houck; three children, George H. Houck, IV of Felton, Christiana Roberts and her husband Billy of Magnolia and Avonel Louise Rodriguez and her husband Jeremy of Dover; one brother, Jonathan Houck and his wife Kathy of Knauertown, Pa.; two sisters, Jessie Walsh and her husband John of Lewisburg, Pa. and Janice Houck Wampler and her husband Jim of Warwick, Pa.; and four grandchildren, Billy, Libby, Liam and Ellie. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sally Ann Janetka.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at New Life Family Worship Center, 226 Worship Lane, Camden, DE 19934. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 183 South Street, Camden, DE 19934.
Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com