Jeffrey LeRoy Houchin, 48, of North Platte, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his home from ALS Lou Gehrig disease.

Jeff was born on Feb. 1, 1976 in North Platte, NE, the son of Dallas P. and Linda (Castor) Houchin.

Jeff graduated from Soroco High School in Oak Creek, Colo. class of 1994 and attended automotive classes at Mid Plains community college in North Platte. He started painting with his dad and worked as a painter alongside his brothers at Precision Painting. He enjoyed race cars, fishing, and playing pool. He was a member of the Eagles Club, APA, and played in several area pool leagues. Jeff will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Dallas; brother, Jerry; and niece, Ryleigh.

Those left to cherish Jeff’s memory are his fiancée, Amy Minor; mother, Linda; sons, Nate and Austin Houchin; brothers, Terry (Nikki) Houchin of North Platte, and Bud (Gladys) Welch of Alliance; sisters, Tammy (Brian) Betts of Colorado, and Terri Lynn (Jamie) Jones of North Platte; nieces and nephews, Dallas Houchin, Tony and William Meyers, Cortney (Brandon) Enger, Tyler (Kylee) Enger, and Kayla Houchin; great-nieces and great-nephews, Brantley, Adelyn, Paya, and Kayden. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Jeff is also survived by his favorite dog “Bella”.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for future designation.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joe Cissle officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at carpentermemorial.com.

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