Ray "Stanley" Houck

Ray "Stanley" Houck, 82, of Walton, passed away Sunday afternoon, Jan. 14, 2007, in Countryside Care Center, Delhi, after a short illness.
Stan was born on Houck Mountain on Oct. 9, 1924, the son of the late John D. and Nancy Wormoth Houck.
He was a graduate of Downsville High School. He was employed for many years as a laborer of the New York Board of Water Supply, building the dam in the reservoir. He also was a stone mason who was noted for the work he did building many fireplaces in the area.
He was a former building inspector for the town of Colchester, former member of the Downsville Fire Department, serving as commissioner, DVRR Snowmobile Club, Downsville Lions Club and the Plymouth Church.
In his spare time, he enjoyed refinishing picture frames, playing his harmonica and kibitzing with many friends and neighbors, reminiscing of the days on the family Houck Mountain Farm in Walton and Downsville.
He is survived by five sons, Duane and wife Gloria, Gerald and wife Ruth, George and wife Beverly, Ray Stanley Jr. and wife Pat, Darryl and wife Vickie; one daughter, Loana (Loni) Markert and husband Charles; former wife, Jessica Goetschius; 10 grandchildren, Duane Jr., Amanda, Gerald "JJ," Eric, Tina, Brett, Jamie, Ryan, Renee and Jessica; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Vaughn Houck; three brothers, Devilo, Reginald and John; three sisters, Donna, Virginia and Rita.
Friends and family are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at the Clark, Winter & Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton.
Funeral services will be held at the Plymouth Community Church, Franklin Road at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. William Robertson officiating.
Burial will be in Paige Cemetery, Downsville, in the spring.
Memorial contributions in Stan's memory may be made to the Downsville Lions Club. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.courtneyfh.com.