He was preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 48 years, Judy (Cochran) Houghton.
Marc is survived by his oldest son David married to Rachel and their two children Katie and Dylan of Lake Helen, FL. He is also survived by his youngest son Robert married to Liza of Osteen, FL and their three sons, Joshua, Jerry, and Nathan. Marc has four great grandchildren, Harlan, Chandler, Devyn and Kaison.
He was known as Marc, Dad, Bampaw and Grandpa to those who loved him.
Marc was born in Cleveland, OH on June 16, 1946. Shortly thereafter his family moved to Orlando, FL. He graduated from Edgewater High School in Orlando, FL and upon graduation joined the US Army where he served for 3 years in the Vietnam War.
Marc enjoyed whatever his wife enjoyed as long as they were together. He loved his family and loved to be surrounded by those who cherished family gatherings - among those who were an integral part of his life and circle of love were his in laws Becky and Keith McAuley, his niece Rachel, nephew Michael and their families.
The family will receive friends and guests from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm on Friday, April 5, 2024 at First United Methodist Church, 419 S. Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771.
Funeral services will begin at 1:30 pm at the church. Graveside service with military honors will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, 5000 CR 46A, Sanford, FL 32771.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Wounded Warrior project, an organization dear to his heart.
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