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Leslie “Earl (Pap)” Hounton

June 29, 1946 - October 2, 2026

CENTRAL CITY – Leslie “Earl” (Pap) Hounton, 80, of Owensboro died Friday, October 2, 2026 at 6:55AM at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro. Mr. Hounton was born in Island, KY on June 29, 1946. He worked as a Truck Driver for Greenville Log and Lumber.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Naranda Taylor.

He is survived by his wife, Mattie Lee Dukes Hounton; four children, Angela (Tony) Wathen, Les (Venea) Hounton, Krissy (Troy) Woosley, and Sierra Bennett; five grandchildren, Logan Wathen, Shaylee Wathen, Gage Wathen, Emersyn Bennett, Gentry Bennett; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral arrangements are private. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

 

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CENTRAL CITY – Leslie “Earl” (Pap) Hounton, 80, of Owensboro died Friday, October 2, 2026 at 6:55AM at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro. Mr. Hounton was born in Island, KY on June 29, 1946. He worked as a Truck Driver for Greenville Log and Lumber.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, NarandaContinue Reading

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Carol Smith Quiggins left a message on October 6, 2026:
Dear Mattie, Krissy and Les, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending my love and I will be praying for comfort for the entire family.
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