Elden "Houghie" Walter Hough

Elden "Houghie" Walter Hough obituary, Gastonia, NC

Elden "Houghie" Walter Hough

Elden "Houghie" Hough Obituary

Visit the Greene Funeral Service & Crematorium - South Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Elden "Houghie" Walter Hough, born on March 4, 1941, and known for his love of gambling, family, and the great outdoors, left us on November 9, 2025. He was a passionate spirit who cherished every moment spent with his loved ones and had a knack for finding joy in the thrill of a game or the beauty of nature.

Elden is remembered fondly and will be greatly missed by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary Hough, along with his brothers, Bob and Curly, and his sister, Mary Jane Gilbraith.

He is survived by his sons, Jeff Hough (Gina) and Tommy Schneider; daughter, Cindy Amos (Jerome); and brother, Bill Hough. His legacy continues through his cherished sisters, Barbara Larsen, Linda Bessant (John), Bonnie Hough, and Nancy Ryan (Don). Elden was a proud grandfather to Jared, Tiffany, and Lillian Hough and a joyful great-grandfather to Elias Brucke.

In honor of Elden's life, all services will be private. The family appreciates your understanding and welcomes you to share your condolences online at www.greenefuneral.com 

Your support means a lot to them during this time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Greene Funeral Service & Crematorium - South Chapel

1503 South York Road, Gastonia, NC 28052

Make a Donation
in Elden "Houghie" Hough's name

How to support Elden "Houghie"'s loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Elden "Houghie" Hough's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more