Michael Hough (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Michael Wayne Hough, son of Farrell Wayne and Eleanore Mae Nash Hough, was born October 9, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana. He departed this life Thursday, January 13, 2011, in his home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of sixty-seven years, three months, and four days.
On May 25, 1963, he was united in marriage to Margaret Ellen Mitchell, and to this union two daughters were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margaret, on August 6, 2004; and a brother, Stephen Hough.
Michael is survived by two daughters, Jeane Armstrong, and her husband, Brian, and Paula Palmer, and her husband, Dennis, all of Lebanon, Missouri; six grandchildren, Kimberly, Justin, Aaron, Alicia, Cory, and Cobb; a great-grandchild, Lane; a brother, Charles Hough, and his wife, Ilona, of Marshfield, Missouri; a sister, Janet Draper, and her husband, Timothy, of Nixa, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Lebanon area, and graduated from Lebanon High School. After he and Margaret were married, they made their home near Lebanon, and lovingly raised their daughters. Michael owned and operated Hough Machine Shop and Garage for ten years. He then worked for Trans Am Cable for a few years before retiring from Independent Stave Company after ten years.
He greatly enjoyed his work and spent most of his time in his shop. He also liked doing woodworking projects and making jelly. He enjoyed being outdoors where his favorite activities were fishing, floating, and just spending time on the Lake. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandson.
Michael was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will treasure the memories he made for them throughout the years.
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