David Keith Houchins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

DAVID K HOUCHINS NEW HARMONY, INDIANA David Keith Houchins, 77, of New Harmony, Indiana, born June 23, 1941 to Earl and Helen (Yarbor) Houchins in Griffin, Indiana, passed away June 30, 2018 at Premier Healthcare in New Harmony, Indiana. David is survived by his wife: Glenda (Hendricks) Houchins; a son: Jon David Houchins (Missy) of Evansville, Indiana; daughters: Missy Hopf (Bill) of Poseyville, Indiana and Julie Furby (Joey) of Lake Charles, Louisiana; step daughters: Amy Rutledge (Joe) of Mt. Vernon, Indiana and Kimberly Gambrel (Barry) of Evansville, Indiana; sister: Barbara Conrey (Norman) of New Harmony, Indiana; six grandchildren; six step grandchildren; six great grandchildren and beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a step grandson: Quentin Rutledge. He graduated from Griffin High School in 1959 and attended Oakland City College. After a stint in college he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Japan. After his military service, he was employed at various places ending up at General Electric. He worked out of the Evansville Engineering Office for many years, retiring in 2000. Over the years David had many hobbies. While stationed in Japan he raced motorcycles. After his military service he still loved riding his Harleys. He also collected antique sports cars in his younger days. He was a talented artist. His strongest artistic talent was drawing; he captured animals beautifully. He was also very adept with portraits. When painting, he worked mostly with water colors and oils. A lot of his work is in area homes. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in New Harmony, Indiana. Services will be private with internment in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to: Shriners Hospital for Children at donate.lovetotherescue.org or to PC Pound Puppies at PO Box 295, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620.

David Keith Houchins

June 23, 1941 - June 30, 2018

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