Charles Henry Houck (HAMPTON, S.C.)

HAMPTON, S.C. - Charles Henry Houck, 63 husband of Margaret Lyerly Houck, died Monday, May 18, 2009. Charles Henry was a native of Allendale the son of Ada Smith Houck and the late Henry H. Houck. He was a graduate and band member of Clemson University, employee of the U.S. Postal Service and owner of C. H. Houck Income Tax Service. Charles was a Lay Minister with the United Methodist Church, member and Trustee of Gillette United Methodist, associate member of Hampton United Methodist where he served his church in many capacities. He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and a friend to many. Funeral Services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Gillette United Methodist, Baldoc, SC with the Rev. Ronnie Brewer and the Rev. Jack Bailey officiating. Survivors include his wife, Margaret L. Houck of Hampton; his mother, Ada S. Houck of Baldoc; two daughters, Margaret Marie H. Platts of Centerville, TN.; Rebecca H. King (Brian) of North Augusta; two grandsons, Dylan and Jason King; one brother, Jimmy Houck (Norma) of North Augusta; one sister, Carol Ann H. Hicks (Doug) of Sherrills Ford, NC; two nephews, Charlie Hicks and Scott Houck (Laura). The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Hampton United Methodist Church, 204 Elm Street, Hampton, SC. Memorial contributions may be made to Gillette United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 5197 Augusta Hwy., Martin, SC 29836. Keith Smith Funeral Service, 128 Water Street, Allendale, SC 29810. 803-584-2492 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

The Augusta Chronicle-May 20, 2009