Thomas R. Houck, 66, of Lititz. PA. died Wednesday night January 27, 2010 after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Ephrata, he was the son of Ira Houck, Jr. of Lancaster and the late Judith Wimer Houck.

Tom was the husband of Donna Martin Houck and they were to celebrate their 30 ^th Wedding Anniversary on March 1, 2010.

He was a lead mechanic for J.L. Clark Manufacturing Company for 48 years.

He attended Lancaster County Bible Church

His interests include hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He had a passion for animals and for life. He loved his cabin in Potter County.

He enjoyed repairing things, a Jack of all trades. He was a very ethical man, whom could always be counted on to help those in need.

Tom enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.

Surviving besides his wife and father are his children: Thomas R. Houck Jr., Lancaster, Rob husband of Bethann Greenawalt, Lititz, Michelle wife of Scott Doutrich, Lititz, Ryan husband of Megan Houck, Raeford, NC., Tammy Guck and Todd Houck both of AZ., his grandchildren: Tommy III, Heather, Dayvid, Dylan, Alexis, Jason, Emma, Caleb and a sister, Kathleen Bennett, Willow Street.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Bowman.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 3:00PM.  Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may pay their respects to the family at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1-3PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Tom's memory to The Caron Foundation, Attn: Development Office, 243 N. Galen Hall Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565. To send online condolences please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com