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 Paul was the last child
 of John Thomas Houk and
 Dora Cockran. 
 Paul told me stories from
 his youth about times in
 Calhoun Mo. His cousin
 Norman my father would 
 visit. They would play in
 the woods behind the house.
 I have a photo of them.
 Paul looks about 10.
 On my trip to Missouri
 Paul, Naomi, Rolla George
 took me to the house. We
 wondered around the
 property looking for a way
 to get through the fence
 in the back. after a bit
 of luck we found on way
 back to what they called
 the sand rock. It was a
 stone where the family
 pressed sorgum cane to
 collect the syrup. 
 Pual was a Veteran of
 the United States Navy.
 He Later worked as a 
 truck driver. 
 Hauling goods over a
 million miles.

PAUL WARREN HOUK
AND
NAOMI ESTHER RICHARDSON

Paul is the nephew of my Grandparents.
If you're trying to find your relationship to me.

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Marriage information field etc..

HOUK FAMILY
RICHARDSON FAMILY
>Husband's Parents
Wife's Parents
Husband
Paul Warren Houk
Born:
06 September 1931
Place:
Centertown Cole Missouri
Died:
11 January 2021
Place:
Missouri
Wife
Naomi Esther Richardson
Born:
living
Place:
N/A
Died:
N/A
Place:
N/A
Marriage Information
31 Dec 1949 Winsor Henry Co Missouri

Dora was only 15 when she first married. This coupled with the loss of their first child must have been a very trying time
for the teen wife at the turn of the century.

I have not collected any information on the Dora's second husband.

THEIR CHILDREN
Name
Kenneth Warren Houk
Linda Sue Houk
Sandra Kay Houk
Donald Paul Houk
Born
Abt 1950
Abt 1952
Abt 1953
Abt 1953
Spouse
N/A
James Randell Myers
Robert Dale Clements
Sherry Ann Rooney
Died
Living
Living
Living
Living

I could not state Paul's life beter then was expressed by his family. Paul attended schools in Cahoun, Missouri and Windsor, Missouri and enlisted into the Navy on May 19, 1950. He served during the Korean War on the USS Henrico until his honorable discharge in February of 1954. Paul and Naomi made their home in Raytown, MO for all 64 years of their marriage where they raised their four children. Paul was a member of Connection Point Church in Raytown, MO. After his military service, Paul worked as an over-the-road truck driver for PIE (Pacific Intermountain Express) and then Eastern Express before becoming self-employed as an owner-operator. Later, he worked as a supervisor for C & B Maintenance in the Northland of Kansas City. Paul loved being on the road and, once retired, enjoyed traveling and never passed an opportunity to head out with Naomi to see friends or family. For many years, they traveled to warmer climates for the winter and regularly attended the Gospel Music Festival in Osage Beach, Missouri among other events. Paul loved being outdoors. It didn’t matter if he was mowing, watching baseball, gardening, hosting a garage sale, or simply sitting in the sun. If it was nice enough to be outside, he would be there. He will be remembered by his ability to brighten up any room with his smile and stories, for his sense of adventure and daring, and the love he had for his family and friends. Known by his friends as Hawkeye or PW, Paul was a loyal, kind, hardworking, and funny man who was willing to help anyone who needed it. He made a lasting impact on all who knew him and made the world a better place.


I would like to thank Paul and Naomi Houk for providing the Photos.