1924
Garnett
2012
Garnett "Sandy" Houchins
February 17, 1924 — July 7, 2012
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Garnett S. "Sandy" Houchins 88 years old of Reisterstown, died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Stella Maris Hospice.
Born February 17, 1924 in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Burley Houchins and Myrtle Grace Hicks Houchins.
He was the husband of Ann Hamilton Houchins.
He was predeceased by wife Lois Houchins.
He graduated from Bluefield High School in Bluefield West Virginia and attended Bluefield College until enlisting in the military. He served honorably with the Army Air Corp. during WWII in the Pacific being discharged with the rank of Captain. He was a pilot flying B25's and P61's, the majority of his 100 plus flights were at night as a night fighter. He was shot down three times, 2x with injuries and a third time resulted in him being MIA for 5 months. Luckily he was found by the natives (Headhunters) in New Guinea. He was a recipient of the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.
He was a Master Electrician and owned a commercial electric company for 45 years, Houchins Electric. After retiring he drove cars for Allines Co.
He was an avid yachtsman since the age of 16, Commodore of Ventnor Yacht Club and the last surviving charter member. He was Commodore of Chesapeake Commodore's Club and a charter member. He was a member of the Glen Burnie Elks Club. He enjoyed traveling, piloting his boat, hunting and sport fishing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Brenda Poulton of North Carolina and Denise Nerenberg of Reisterstown, 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
He was pre deceased by his daughter Nancy Lauenroth.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel, P.A. 11605 Reisterstown Rd. Owings Mills where services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
Interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com
Born February 17, 1924 in Bluefield, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Burley Houchins and Myrtle Grace Hicks Houchins.
He was the husband of Ann Hamilton Houchins.
He was predeceased by wife Lois Houchins.
He graduated from Bluefield High School in Bluefield West Virginia and attended Bluefield College until enlisting in the military. He served honorably with the Army Air Corp. during WWII in the Pacific being discharged with the rank of Captain. He was a pilot flying B25's and P61's, the majority of his 100 plus flights were at night as a night fighter. He was shot down three times, 2x with injuries and a third time resulted in him being MIA for 5 months. Luckily he was found by the natives (Headhunters) in New Guinea. He was a recipient of the Air Medal and the Purple Heart.
He was a Master Electrician and owned a commercial electric company for 45 years, Houchins Electric. After retiring he drove cars for Allines Co.
He was an avid yachtsman since the age of 16, Commodore of Ventnor Yacht Club and the last surviving charter member. He was Commodore of Chesapeake Commodore's Club and a charter member. He was a member of the Glen Burnie Elks Club. He enjoyed traveling, piloting his boat, hunting and sport fishing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Brenda Poulton of North Carolina and Denise Nerenberg of Reisterstown, 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
He was pre deceased by his daughter Nancy Lauenroth.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel, P.A. 11605 Reisterstown Rd. Owings Mills where services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
Interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com
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