Clarence "Pete" Warren Houck

Clarence "Pete" Warren Houck, age 77 of Lake City, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 at his residence while watching his Lady Vols beat Dayton in Round Two of the Women's NCAA Tournament. He was born June 12, 1932 in Mifflin, PA to the late Russell and Eleanor Criley Houck. Pete was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church and Lake City Lions Club. He served as mayor of Lake City for two terms, has served on the Lake City council for over 40 years and is currently serving as Vice Mayor. Pete was currently working part-time for Materials Engineering & Testing in Oak Ridge. He also worked for the Town Crier newspaper. Pete started working at Martin Marietta in 1965 and retired in 1995. He enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball, UT sports, especially the Lady Vols and gardening. Pete loved spending time with family and friends, especially his sons and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and special aunt and uncle who raised him, Beatrice and Clarence Criley.

Survivors
Wife of 57 Years Hazel Hammons Houck of Lake City

Sons Gary & Houck wife Lori of Lake City
Terry "Tiny" Houck & wife Missy of Lake City
Roger Houck & wife Laura of Clinton

Grandchildren Dr. Misti Houck of Whiteriver, AZ
Shaunda Houck Butler & Joshua of Lake City
Sheena Houck of Norris
Ryan Houck of Norris
Ethan Houck of Lake City
Michael & Laurel Baes of Murfreesboro, TN
Casey Houck of Clinton
Cody Houck of Clinton
Chance Houck of Clinton

A host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 5:00-8:00 PM Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 8:00 PM Thursday, March 25, 2010 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Provence and Rev. Mark Acres officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 10:30 AM Friday, March 26, 2010 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in procession to the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City for the 11:00 AM interment.

You can also view a guestbook for Pete's at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.