Wallace "Buddy" Houck

Wallace "Buddy" Houck, 76, of Middleton, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at his home.

The widower of Barbara Barnes Houck, who passed away October 5, 2019, after 53 years of marriage, he was retired from D.Canale Industries in 2017 and also had worked for Pepsi in the early 1970's. He was born Tuesday, November 5, 1946, in Memphis, son of the late Wallace Ripley Houck and Rosa Lee Cassini Houck and moved to Hardeman County from Shelby County in 2006. Being an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed watching NASCAR, fishing and hunting, and was a big college football fan, with the University of Alabama being his favorite team. He was a member of 3 Bass Clubs, Memphis, Holiday and Bass Mates, winning 3 championships. He held his greatest love for his family and grandchildren. They considered him to be a wonderful provider for them. Mr. Houck was a Mason and a Christian in belief.

Survivors include two daughters, Janet Dauby (Jack) of Floyds Knobs, IN and Kerin Bailey (Mark) of Middleton; a son, Chris Houck (Jeannie) of Gibson, TN; three sisters, Rose Ann King of Knoxville, Betty Lou Holt (Terry) of Senatobia, MS and Nancy Jo Houck of Knoxville; 7 grandchildren, Danielle McGuire (Jacob), Cody Houck (Emily), Amber Harris (Brady), Hannah Mooney (Brandon), Katherine Engle (Collin) and Noah Houck and five great grandchildren. Memorial contributions in his name may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.