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Mr. David H. Houghlin

1938 - 2023

Mr. David H. Houghlin obituary, 1938-2023

BORN

1938

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Greenwell-Houghlin Funeral Home - Taylorsville

101 Reasor Avenue

Taylorsville, Kentucky

David Houghlin Obituary

A Taylorsville resident, Mr. David H. Houghlin, age 85, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1938 in Louisville to the late John Norris and Stella Pearl Ingram Houghlin. David was a licensed Funeral Director and Partner in Greenwell-Houghlin Funeral Home in Taylorsville, formerly owned Spencer County Insurance Agency, was the former Jailer in Spencer County and bus driver for Spencer County Schools. He also served on the Spencer County School Board and was a member of First Baptist Church in Taylorsville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jewell.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Kay Brown Houghlin, his daughter, Denise (Billy) Shelburne of Taylorsville, his son, Brian (Lisa) Houghlin of Prospect, and 5 grandchildren, Tyler Shelburne, Garrett Shelburne, Sam, Brooks and Lucy Owen.
Funeral services for Mr. David H. Houghlin will be 11:00 am Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Greenwell-Houghlin Funeral Home in Taylorsville. Bro. Chad Goodlett will officiate. Interment will be in Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00-8:00 pm and Thursday after 9:00 am until time of the funeral service. The Greenwell-Houghlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Spencer Magnet from Jul. 11 to Aug. 2, 2023.

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Shannon K

August 30, 2023

I was so sad when I first saw Mr. Houglin has passed. My children had the pleasure of riding on his bus many years ago. He was alway so kind and silly with the kids. Heaven has a very special angel now!

Tina Elmore

July 12, 2023

David was one of the best of the best! Always helping others and doing it with a smile! He has been the best landlord and friend! It still doesn't seem real and not sure I'll eever stop looking for him coming down the road! You will surely be missed! Prayers for Donna and family!

Donna Carter

July 11, 2023

David was a good man.I really hated hearing of his passing.Prayers for his family and friends.

Joan Isham

July 11, 2023

Sorry for your loss he will truly be missed

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3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Greenwell-Houghlin Funeral Home

101 Reasor Ave., Taylorsville, KY 40071

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13

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Greenwell-Houghlin Funeral Home

101 Reasor Ave., Taylorsville, KY 40071

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101 Reasor Avenue P.O. Box 396, Taylorsville, KY 40071

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