James Houck

James E. Houck, 88, of Johnstown passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. He was born March 5, 1932, son of the late Clark M. and Inez (Lewis) Houck. James and Emily Hulse were married November 12, 1949. James is survived by son, James D. “Bub” and Brenda Houck and daughter Deb Blagg; grandchildren Dixie (John) Baisden, Charlene Brooks, Deb (Todd) Cutlip, John (Tina) Holland, Jennifer Seymour and Amber Blagg; great-grandchildren, Audrey, Matthew, Charlie, Breanna, Emily, Ariel, James; siblings Mary E. McCurdy, Thelma R. Hardy, George E. Houck; cousins Doris Hinkle, Sara Arlene Gayheart, Joann Jungling and Liz Hutton; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife Emily (Hulse) and son, Danny Lee; siblings Gladys I. and Ethel M. Houck, Dalton E. and Lewis E. Houck and Paulina LaRue; nieces, Kathy (Hardy) Gray, Nora (LaRue) Cordor; nephews, Kenny and Kendall Hardy and Todd Houck; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lester and Becky Hulse, brother-in-law, Russell McCurdy and cousin, William Houck. James attended Bennington-Liberty School at Appleton and Johnstown High School. He began working at his dad’s garage (Houck’s Garage) on Dutch Lane in 1948. He became owner after his dad retired. In 1963 he moved his business to Sportsman Club Road, where he had a garage, salvage yard and wrecker service. James was a Liberty Township Trustee for many years. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Liberty Cemetery, Johnstown with Gary LaRue officiating.