His memorial service will be held at Waters Edge Church on Tuesday, May 17th at 6:30 pm. 101 Ball Park Rd, Lexington, SC, 29072
Richard “Dickie” Patrick Houghtalen Jr. made his last wildly inappropriate, and probably most sarcastic comment on May 13, 2022. He was born on November 10th, 1967 in Bay Shore, New York. This man made sure to make the most profound exit on Friday the 13th, overcoming a day of bad luck for most, and claiming his paradise in Heaven. He never once saw fear for what it was; he would beat odds and conquer obstacles that the majority of people would run from. He rose from the ashes many times. From driving 100 miles an hour on a daily commute, to surviving cancer. He was truly the greatest example of what it takes to face your fears head on. He left behind a loving family which he adored. Survived by his loving wife, and best friend Lisa Ann Houghtalen of 37 years, and his two children that he loved more than life itself; Alexandra Megan Houghtalen and spouse Cory Wells , and Zachary Vincent Houghtalen. He was raised by the most amazing two people to ever exist. Mary "ME" Ellen Houghtalen, and Richard "Dick" Patrick Houghtalen Senior, his Little, but Big Brother Jeffery Scott Houghtalen and his wife Nancy and their children Katie and Sarah, his adorable Grandbabies which he would go to the moon and back for, Greyson Cooper Wells, Eli Jamison Wells, Noah Jax Wells, with one more on the way. Rich had such a magnetic personality. He had a way of making you feel like you were important, while at the same time cracking some type of joke at you. He befriended anyone who came up to him. (Not without being roasted first.) He was a man of many names. Rich, Dick, Dickie, Donkey, Old man, Pop Pop, Brother, Son, Uncle, and Father. He fit every roll, and honored what it took to carry so many titles. He was also the type that would give you the shirt off his back, even if that was all he had left. He was so giving, especially for his family. He made sure to always look out for the ones he loved, and was ready to fight if you threatened that. He stood out in a crowd. Not only was he the life of the party, he was the party. He was always working on himself in the gym, and would always be flexing his biceps in your face reminding anyone who "papa pump" was. He was unique in many ways. Someone who always left his own type of presence in the room. He knew what he wanted in life, and he knew who he was, unapologetically. He spoke his mind, which could be vulgar to some, but appreciated by many. He had his own personal touch to life, from always having a movie on the TV (no matter what was going on in the room or who was over) to the Long Island bumper stickers that he would put on anything that had wheels. He loved the water, and grew up surfing his favorite spot on Gilgo Beach, Long Island, New York. The stories he would tell were from a man who made sure he lived his life to the fullest extent. He never left a stone unturned. He accomplished so many things up to this point. He made sure his family was taken care of before he left for the Kingdom of Heaven. His soul is at peace, and he fulfilled his purpose. He found wholeness, and redeemed many mistakes he made along the way, that we're all destined to make in life. He left with honor, and dignity. We will all miss him very much. We are all heart broken that he is no longer here on this planet with us, but he will live on in all of us who cherish his memories. We Love you Rich; you can finally rest in peace. We will meet you again one day, and can't wait to hear all the new adventures you've been doing while in heaven. I hope you still get to keep your “sentence enhancers” when we make it up there. We Love You; you'll forever be missed.
JOHN 14:1-3
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
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