David E. Houck, age 69 of Lead Hill, Arkansas died Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at his home after a long battle with leukemia.

He was born January 19, 1941 the son of Eston V. and Mildred Lee (Boswell) Houck.

David is now at rest with Jesus his Lord and Master. He professed his faith in Christ at the age of seven. Through the years he served the Lord in his local church as an active member, a Bible Study Director, and Bible Study Leader. His last place of membership and service was the First Baptist Church of Lead Hill, Arkansas. He loved the church and believed that God is working His will through believers who are faithfully serving God through their local churches.

He was an architect and practiced his profession in Illinois, Arizona and California. He retired in Lead Hill in 2002 and resided there until his death.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Steven Gary Houck.

He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn Houck of the home; one brother, Phillip Houck and wife, Carol of Denver, Colorado; a son, James David Houck and wife, Elizabeth of King George, Virginia; daughters, Monica Jeanette Kelty and husband, Edward Kelty of Phoenix, Arizona and Jennifer Jean Stoltz and husband, Shawn Stoltz of Phoenix, Arizona; two step-sons, Kelly Wood and Kevin Wood of Wichita, Kansas; a step-daughter, Jaynean Wood of Wichita, Kansas; nineteen grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends, all who mourn his passing.

Visitation was Monday, May 24, 2010 at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. Service was Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Lead Hill with Rev. Rodney Fry officiating.

Burial followed in Milum Cemetery at Lead Hill with pallbearers being James Houck, Kelly Wood, Joseph Houck, Edward Kelty, Shawn Stoltz, and Kevin Wood.

Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.