Jerry Ray Houchin, 53, of North Platte, NE passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his home.

Jerry was born on February 25, 1969 in North Platte, NE the son of Dallas P. and Linda (Castor) Houchin.

Jerry attended elementary and Jr. high in North Platte and high school in CO.  He loved being a painter and started painting under his grandpa when he was just 5 years old.  He worked as a painter alongside his brothers at Precision Painting.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, race cars, and listening to old time country music.  Jerry will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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

Those left to cherish Jerry's memory are wife, Jen; mother, Linda; sons, Dallas, Tony and William all of TX; brothers, Jeffrey (Amy) Houchin, and Terry Houchin both of North Platte, Bud (Gladys) Welch of Alliance; sisters, Tammy (Brad) Betts, and Terri Lynn (Jamie) Jones both of North Platte; 2 grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Nate and Austin Houchin, Cortney and Tyler Enger, and Kayla Houchin; great-nieces and great-nephews, Brantley, Adelyn, Paya, and Kayden.  Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

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

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joe Cissle officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22 ^nd with the family receiving friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.