Mr. John Thomas Vanhouten

Mr. John Thomas VanHouten, age 47, of Lenox, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Funeral services for Mr. VanHouten will be held Sunday, December 22, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Bob Wilson will officiate, and a private family interment will follow. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the service hour on Sunday at the funeral home.

Mr. VanHouten was born in Thomaston, on October 20, 1977, a son of Ronald Wayne VanHouten and Glenda Beverly VanHouten. He was a 1996 graduate of Upson-Lee High School and later attended Kennesaw State University. He loved all sports, but especially baseball. He played for many years from tee ball to high school then church softball as an adult. He was employed by Chaparral Boats where he was involved in the manufacturing of luxury boats and yachts. As a talented guitarist and vocalist, he participated in several different praise and worship teams at various churches. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and he will be remembered as a trivia buff. He also had attained his 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo. Mr. VanHouten was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Mr. VanHouten is survived by his parents, Ronnie and Glenda VanHouten, his sister, Lisa VanHouten Caldwell, his aunt Debbie Brooks, all of Thomaston, and his nieces and nephews, Erin Caldwell, Ethan Caldwell, Emily Caldwell, and Ean Caldwell.

Mr. Vanhouten was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn Ashley VanHouten.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to I AM ONE Ministries, 423 E. County Road, Thomaston, GA 30286.

Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.