James Houze Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Houze Sr. (Washington, Illinois), born in Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on May 17, 2019, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd E. Houze and Phyllis B. Hinton Houze; his former wife Mary Kay Leonard; and his brother Charles Houze. He is survived by: his wife Victoria Marie Bayler; his children, James Houze Jr. (Jessica) and Michele Schoenbein (Alan); his stepchildren, Becky Summer (Steve) and Bob Julien; his grandchildren, Sammy Kay Houze, Tiffany Morrison (Matt), Kristen Julien, Megan Julien, Shelby Summer and Spencer Summer; his great grandchildren, Nathan and Greyson; his sisters, Patsy Pullium (Bob) and Nancy Pullium; and his pets, Butterscotch, Daisy, Oakley and Minnie. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Northern Tazewell Recreation Association in his name.