Clarence "Bud" Malcolm Houchins, Sr. of 654 Longhook Road, Eden, passed away on Sunday morning October 2, 2011 at Piney Forest Rehab in Danville, Va.. A memorial service will be held 2 pm Wednesday at Fair Funeral Home with "Military Rites" to follow on the front lawn of the funeral home. Bud was born August 15, 1927 in Spray, NC to the late Clarence J. and Ethel Bowden Houchins. He was a member of Tri-City Baptist Church and served his country for over 45 years in the Merchant Marines and U.S. Coast Guard during WWII, Korea and Vietnam wars. He is survived by son; Mac Houchins and wife Amber of Danville, Va., daughter; Anne Lovette of Axton, Va., grandchildren; Jon , Matthew and Taylor Lovette, Neil, Debra, Katie and Amy Houchins, Jack and Shelby Brady, brothers; David Wayne Houchins and Arthur Ray Houchins, sisters; Romona May, Pella Talatha and Ethel Diane, numerous neices and nephews. Preceding Bud in death along with his parents were his wives; 1st wife, Kathleen Manning and 2nd wife, Pauline Sands Houchins, brothers; Gable Jackson Houchins and Clarence Jackson Houchins, Jr., sisters; Margaret Marie and Lucinda Faye. The family will receive friends and family following the service and other times at the home of his brother, Arthur Ray Houchins at 127 S. Fieldcrest Road in Eden. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
RIP Uncle Bud
Sylvia Kidd
To Clarence's Family, I am sorry for your loss. I was his banker at Wachovia years ago. My Dad's name was Clarence also. They met and bonded one time because they had so much in common. Now both "Clarences" have gone to their rest. Maybe they will meet up and bond again. Marcia
Marcia Gammon
my deepest sympanthy to the family
candy bateman
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your loss.
Margaret Wray
Mack and Ann I am very sorry for you lost of your dad. In talking with Uncle Bud over the years I know for a fact he loved both of you so much. I would visit him often and when I would ask about each of you, he was so proud of you both and I know in His heart He loved his family. Uncle Bud was his own man, but he had a loving heart to others. He always welcome me into his home and I love to hear him talk about his advertures at sea. I will be praying for each of you. Take care and God bless.
Rodger Denny
Mack and Ann, Mother and I are sorry to hear about the loss of your father! I remember one time when he can back from sea he brought me a doll! I think that was the first "foreign" doll that I ever had. It had a very special meanming that he thought about me while away at sea. Cherish the wonderful memories that each of you have of your Father- it will help you both thru this difficult time. Love and Prayers. Call us anytime. Evelyn and Linda
Linda Burgess
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