SARTON, WV --- Thomas Franklin (Frank) Houck, 88, of Sarton, WV went to live with his Heavenly Father on January 27, 2021. There was certainly a joyful reunion when he was finally able to see his loving wife again so they could worship together. Born January 19, 1933, on Sarton Mountain near Union, WV, he was the son of the late Aubrey and Ethel Houck.

Frank lived a life worth being proud of. He retired from running his own business, F and L Office Furniture. His other occupational adventures include carrying grocery bags to cars for tips as a teenager, gas station clerk, apprentice as a lock and safe technician, owning his own lock and safe business known as Security Safe and Lock, serving as a patrolman for Morningside, MD, dabbling in real estate, and finally running F and L Office Furniture. During his time running his safe and lock business, he was able to tour the White House and visit the Oval Office while Dwight D Eisenhower was president. He also did some safe and lock work in a top-secret mountain bunker for the military.

He married his wife, Lorena Houck, on May 1, 1953 in northern VA. They met as teenagers at a local square dance. Frank is quoted as saying that he knew that he was going to marry her at first sight. They attended several more square dances where they met the likes of Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Sr., Roy Clark, and Jimmy Dean. He would also call the square dances at times. Their loving marriage brought forth three biological children, five grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. They also cared for another child, Tom Smith, for a portion of his young life.

He was most recently a member of Mount Alexander Church at Sarton, WV. Frank and Lorena were well-known in the community for being very kind and generous. No matter where they lived, they were community icons, and all neighbors looked up to them.

Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Lorena; son Tommy of Chesapeake Beach, MD; two sisters, Edna of Pennsylvania, and Iris, also of Maryland.

Survivors include one sister, Alma of PA; a son, Aubrey, also of Sarton; a daughter, Dawn and husband, Jim of Jacksonville FL; grandchildren Clint and wife Alicia of Lusby, MD; Jessica and husband Cory of Mechanicsville, MD; Frank Jr and wife Heidi of Sarton; Nicole and partner, Justin, of Sarton; Shaun and wife Ytzury of El Paso, TX. Great-grandchildren include Makai and Emma of Mechanicsville, MD; Lincoln, Colton, Giuliana, and Aurora, of Lusby, MD; Gabriella, Max, Jack, Kellyanne, Carly, Chance, and Hudson of Sarton.

In keeping with his wishes, Frank will be cremated with a celebration of life held at a later date at Mount Alexander church and on the family farm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your church or the Alzheimer's Foundation. Those wishing to send the Houck Family online condolences or sign the online guestbook may visit www.groves-mann.com Arrangements by Groves-Mann Funeral Home in Union, WV.