Wayne Newton Houser

Wayne Newton Houser, 87, of Mooresboro, NC passed away peacefully in his home on January 6, 2026. Wayne was born on April 18, 1938 in Cleveland County to the late Yates and Lorena Houser. Wayne was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was an example of Christian leadership, serving as a Gideon for over 40 years. He loved his family and enjoyed sharing God's word with everyone he met.

Wayne had a successful career, specializing in process control engineering, working in facilities worldwide, including extended assignments in Alaska and Holland. Outside of his profession, he loved camping, teaching family to water ski and snow ski, seining in the river, and contributing to the church as an RA leader, Sunday School teacher, choir member, and Deacon. His favorite pastime was traveling with his wife Peggy, of 68 years, visiting many international destinations together, from the Caribbean islands to Europe, Israel, Greece and Australia, taking pictures and documenting their adventures along the way.

In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy Putnam Houser and brothers, Joe and Vaughn Houser. He is survived by his siblings– Marianne Ramsey, Judy Marsh Ruppe, Lance Houser, Mike Houser, and Kenny Houser– as well as his children: Garry (Maxine), Bruce (Cindy), Pam (Al), and Susie. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Mooresboro, NC on January 11th 2026 at 2:00pm followed by the funeral service at 3:00pm with Reverend Rob Hefner officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at 1301 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd. Mooresboro, NC 28114. Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside is serving the family.