Larry James Houchens, 65 of Mineral, VA, was born April 7, 1954 in Albemarle County, VA.  Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius Houchens and Bertha Henson. Larry moved to his eternal home, on December 6, 2019.

Larry, who was affectionately known as "Slick", "Worm" or "Skinny" was educated in Louisa County Public School systems. He received Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age, and later journeyed to Rising Sun Baptist Church where he became a member. Larry was employed with JoPa Pools as a Pool Insulator. In later years, he worked as a Mason Contractor doing Cement Finishing. Larry was considered a  jack of all trades, a true handyman. He loved using his hands to build things, and work on cars. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting (running dogs as he would say),  riding motorcycles and watching Westerns. He found relaxation and peace looking out the window listening to the police radio scanner, to hear the latest news in the county.

He leaves to cherish his memories, four daughters, Pamela, Tanya, and Crystal Houchens, and Justine Johnson (Amy); one son, Chesteen Jackson (Jamie);  twelve  grandchildren, Toquilla, Kalisha, LaShae, DaQuan, Tyiesha, Alexuis, DaShayla, Ta'Niyah, Asia, NyShyra, Jaylen and Dominique; nine great-grandchildren; eight sisters, Gladys Ann Wooden, Alice Houchens, Ada Houchens, Kathy Jackson,  Brenda Jackson, Christine Houchens, and Claudia Payne; one brother, Franklin Houchens; three aunts, Hannah Hunter, Bertha Houchens and Alberta Hunter-Houchens;  a devoted friend and caregiver Felicia Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews, including a devoted nephew Anson Jackson, and other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 1:30pm at The Sun Chapel @ D. D. Watson, Louisa, with Rev. Arthur Lee officiating. Interment will follow in The Houchens Family Cemetery.