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James G. Houk

James G. Houk, 74, of Slippery Rock Township passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born March 24, 1948 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Blaine N. and Nancy Markle Houk. He was married to Nancy Williams Houk.

James was retired from Medusa Cement in Wampum, where he worked as a Quarry Superintendent. He served during Vietnam with the Navy. He was Christian by faith and enjoyed woodworking. Above all else, he loved his family.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Nancy; four daughters, Jane (Ted) Gausman of Illinois, Kristen (Kevin) Houk of New Castle, Kathy (Matt) Presnar of New Castle and Deborah (Matt) Olayer of Cranberry Township; two sisters, Becky Mondi and Dorothy Houk; brother, William (Pattie) Houk of New Castle; 15 grandchildren; Jessica (Seth), Adam, Angela, Jacob, Kevin, Kasey, Kenny, Kaitlyn, Zachary, Brooke, Micah, Jude, Eden, Andrew, and Miriam.

He was preceded in death by his brother Tom Houk and two sisters, Patricia Houk and Polly McGrady.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2022 from 3:00 pm until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Avenue, Ellwood City. Pastor Jeff MacKay will officiate. Military Honors will be observed.

Interment will be in Harmony Baptist Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

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