Joseph David Houle

J. E. David Houle, 53, of Forsyth, GA, died at home on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY on July 25, 1961, the son of Lucien and Denise (Guindon) Houle. Mr. Houle grew up in Keeseville, NY and graduated from Mount Assumption Institute in 1979, where he lettered in hockey. He attended Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY, and worked for 22 years for AOL Time Warner in their cable systems in Houston, TX, Martinsburg, WV, and Lake City, FL where he was the Technical Operations Manager. In his last year, he transformed a job as a medical patient-transport driver into an opportunity to help others, both by carrying them safely and by lifting their spirits with his warmth, well-known charm, and particular wit. In addition to his family, his true love and passion was a good book, classic rock on the record player, and inspiration to write poetry. Survivors include his wife, the former Catherine Curtis, whom he married October 25, 1980; three sons and daughters-in-law, Luc Houle and Sarah Alderman of Lake City, FL, Jesse and Keri Houle of Buffalo, NY, and David and Allie Houle of Madison, AL; his mother, Denise Houle of Plattsburgh, NY; two brothers, Jean-Luc Houle and wife Linda of Champlain, NY, and Richard Houle and wife Gail of Crestview, FL; one sister, Louise Houle Schmidt and husband Glenn of Beech Grove, IN; several nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, and friends; and his black lab, Little One. He was predeceased by his father; and infant daughter, Carol Houle. A Memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Forsyth United Methodist Church. Rev. Jody Barfield will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service in the fellowship hall. Donations in his memory can be made to Atlanta Lab Rescue, PO Box 250206, Atlanta, GA 30325 ( www.atlantalabrescue.com ). Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements .