Lemand Rudolph "Dado" Houk, Jr., 79, of the Mt. Gilead Community, son of the late Lemand Rudolph Houk and Dorthy Pierce Houk, was born on April 23, 1943 in Green County, KY and departed this life on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Robert Houk.
Lemand or “Dado” as he was affectionately known as by his closest friends and family, worked at Parker-Kalon for 42 years and was the past President and lifetime member of Hill and Valley Saddle Club. He enjoyed camping and riding horses with his family, a pastime that allowed him to meet many lifelong friends. He enjoyed traveling and had a great love for animals, especially his late dog, and best friend, “Buster”. Lemand enjoyed watching sports, especially UK basketball and college softball. His community recognition as Santa Clause brought him great happiness. Above all, his loving nature, sense of humor and infectious smile will be missed by those who were fortunate enough to know him.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Georgia Christie Houk of Green County, KY
4 sons: Gary Houk of Bardstown, KY; Greg Houk & spouse Wakeen Chagra of Auburn, Indiana; Russ Vaughn & spouse Datha and James J.W. Houk & spouse Kayla of Greensburg, KY
4 grandchildren: Nathan Houk and Lemand Houk of Bardstown, KY; Arizona Zoie Vaughn & her significant other Luke of Owensboro, KY; and Makayla Vaughn of South Carolina
Bonus granddaughter: Dakota Blosser of Greensburg, KY
Funeral Service: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 10:00amCT at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home
Burial: Greensburg Cemetery
Visitation: Tuesday 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Wednesday after 7:00amCT at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home
Memorial donations are requested to the Gideon Bible Fund or to the American Kidney Association and can be made at Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home.
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