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R. Hough Obituary
Surrounded by family and in his home, Murray Hough, 92, left his body to the earth on November 7, 2016. Born August 7, 1924 in Sunfield, MI, he is the youngest of three children born to Ernest L. and Mary Hough. Married on May 14th, 1944 to Violet (Pastorick) Hough, they have three children: David (Nancy Broadbent) Hough, Kathleen (Kenneth) Black, and Carolyn (Torre) Miller.
"It seems like my life has been devoted to trying things that I had not done before." Hough was president of Hough Brothers, Inc. from 1951 to 1983, and Executive Vice President of Hough International from 1988 until his passing. He was also Special Projects Director for Southern Global, Inc. He is the holder of numerous patents, the most recent being granted to him at the age of 91.
Described by all as genuinely kind, he was often found at the controls of his Piper Twin Comanche, restoring old tractors with his brother, or "thinking of something" new.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Roy, sister Francis, and great-grand daughter McKenna. He is survived by his wife, Vi, children, grand children: Alex Hough, Whitney Hough (Parker) McCrary, Kalvin (Kalyn) Hough-Black, Katrina (Brian) Hoyt, Kelsey Black, and Alexis Miller. Great-grand children are Gates and Archer McCrary, Aubrie, William, and Olivia Hoyt, and Payton Hough-Black. There are also numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am - Friday Nov. 11, 2016 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 pm Thursday November 10, 2016 at the Church. Please view the complete obituary at rosierfuneralhome.com. Contributions may be made to Sunnycrest Youth Ranch for a project in Murray's honor. Arrangements by Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, MI.
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November 14, 2016
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Hough about 10 years ago. He is one of the kindest and most humble men I have ever met.
I will miss him dearly....
Peter Karamanolis
November 10, 2016
Murray's memory, will forever be in my heart. I am thinking if your family during this difficult time.
Love,
Peter Karamanolis
lon smith
November 9, 2016
Murray was comfortable in our coffee shops even though he was more worldly and cosmopolitan than the rest of us. He was a true innovator and we will be able to see his monuments on our horizons for decades. It was a pleasure for me to know him.
Lon Smith Lake Odessa
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