Obituary of Burel D. Houchin

Bedford – Burel D. Houchin, 83, of Bedford, died at 3:05 am on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Westview Nursing & Rehab. Center.

Born October 3, 1934 in Gleesan, IN, he was the son of Robert L. and Dephne Mae (DeJarrett) Houchin. He married Betty Jo Bottoms on November 21, 1953 and she survives. He retired from General Motors in 1995 after thirty years of service. He was a member of the Jay-C’s in the late 1960’s and a member of the Lions Club where he helped make many floats for local parades. He was a U.A.W. retiree where he was past president. He enjoyed woodworking and loved his family and grandkids.

Survivors include his wife, Betty, of Bedford; a son, Burel Keith Houchin, of Berry, KY; a daughter, Gaye Lynn Copeland, of Bedford; three grandchildren, Kassandra Bollinger, of Fort Lee, VA, Heather Copeland and Garrett Keith Houchin, both of Bedford; one great grandchild, Killian Gmachowski, of Fort Lee, VA; a sister, Alice Marie Mason, of Pacific, MO; a brother, Carol Wayne Houchin, of Washington, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, David Blain Houchin; sisters, Maxine Riley, Imogene Matthew, Bonnie Whitney, and Rose Mary Smith, and two (in infancy); brothers, Jim Bob, Arthur Lee, Bryce, and Frank Houchin.

Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, April 23^rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Private burial will be at a later date in Vincennes. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.