John was born in Canton on November 25, 1947 to the late Charles and Geraldine (Lanzer) Houck. John was a graduate of Glenwood High School. He joined the U.S. Army in 1967 and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1969. John worked for PepsiCola and then Canton Drop Forge before he went on to work for the United States Postal Service as a custodian until he retired. He married his wife of 50 years, Bonnie (Winn) Houck, on June 27, 1970. John was a member of the Louisville Baptist Church as well as the Canton Horseshoe Club. He loved to ride his bike and used to ride it 8 months out of the year the 12 to 20 miles to and from work.
John is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie, three children: Grant (Shelley) Houck, Kimberly Houck, and Craig Houck; five grandchildren: James Houck, Brianna Houck, Jesse McIntyre, Charles Houck and Kaylee Houck; one sister, Mary McArdle, and many nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, John is preceded in death by his brother, James Houck, two sisters, Helen Slutz and Eddie Jean Heffelbower, and one grandson, Kyle Houck.
Calling hours for John will be held at Karlo-Libby Funeral Home on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 10 am to 12 pm with his funeral service starting at the funeral home at 12 pm with Pastor Duane Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with the 555th Honor Detachment performing military honors.
For those who wish, memorial contributions can be made in John’s name to the 555th Honor Detachment at 14834 Jordon Rd. Creston, OH 44217.
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