Dr. John T. 'Dock' Houk

John Talbott “Dock” Houk II, passed into heaven on August 12,2024.
was born on June 28, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. His parents were John Talbot Houk and Alice Jane Lowes Houk. In the 1930’s the family relocated to beautiful Sea Island, Georgia.

Dock became an outstanding athlete, excelling in Tennis and also Soccer. He attended Prep School at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. He went on attend Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. He there met the love of his life, Marian Alford “Mixie” Mixon, who was attending Pembroke. Dock received his B.S. in Economics and Finance from Brown. He won a Fulbright Scholarship to study Law in Finland, and after that obtained a Doctorate in Finance at American University.

Dock is survived by three children, Terrie Houk Sheaffer (Lee), Janet Ellen Buchanan (Bruce) and John Talbott Houk III, (Julie). Dock had eight grandchildren and at the time of his death he had three great-grandchildren. He preceded in death by a son, Gary Mixon Houk.

Dock loved to travel and has been to every corner of the world. Much of his travel was with Kaitlyn Houk Witman one of his granddaughters. Kaity writes, “Dock and I explored the world together! From the remote reaches of Thailand, Egypt, India, and Mongolia to the bustling streets of Paris, London, Tokyo, and Beijing.”

Kaity goes on to say, “Dock’s Commitment to charity was consistent throughout his life. He founded a company dedicated to fundraising for important causes and gave away much of his income.”

Music and Singing was a big part of Dock’s life! We all learned the “Houk Songs” and joined our voices together at every gathering. We will all miss his larger-than-life personality, his passion for his faith and love of family.

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