United States Army Veteran, Ralph W. Houtchens, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare.

He was born on February 13, 1942 in Louisville, KY to the late Jene Herbert and Charles Houtchens. Ralph was formerly employed with Ahlstrom as a security guard. He enjoyed boating, fishing and camping. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Houtchens; brother, Sonny Houtchens; grandson, Jeff Robertson; and his step-son, Roger Robertson.

Survivors include his sons, Allen (Angie) Robertson of Madisonville and Wayne (Sharon) Houtchens of Louisville; step-daughter, Tonda Miller of Madisonville; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and several nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Jessie Campbell officiating. Burial to follow at Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville.

The visitation will be from Noon until the funeral hour Sunday at the funeral home.

The pallbearers are Mark Vaughn, Gage Robertson, Colton Robertson, Chris Massey, Kenny Lear and Austin Hopson.