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Obituary For MR. JOHNNY RAY HOUGH
Johnny Ray Hough, affectionately known to family and friends as "Punken" and "Wolf," was born on November 13, 1966, to the late Raphel Hough and Laney Tillman Hough. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving children and family.
Johnny attended the public schools of Anson County. He committed his life to Christ at an early age and joined Flakes Chapel Baptist Church, Wadesboro, NC. He was employed by Black Realty (the late Freddie Black), Wadesboro, NC and worked for many years at Pilgrim's Pride in Marshville, NC.
Johnny was known for his kindness to everyone he met. He loved his family and friends, enjoyed dancing, and was often the life of the party. His sweet spirit brought laughter to those around him, making him truly one of a kind.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Hough; his sister, Diane Bowman; and four nieces and one nephew.
Johnny leaves to cherish his memories his loving mother, Laney Hough of Wadesboro, NC; two children: son, Bryan Cedric Pratt (Kimberly) of Lilesville, NC, and daughter, Katrina Denise Pratt of Lilesville, NC; and a stepdaughter, Lathasa Pratt of Lilesville, NC. He also leaves behind a special granddaughter, Dariana Pratt; three grandsons, Garrett Pratt, Caderick Pratt and Cedrick Pratt; two sisters, Marilyn Freeman (Stanton) of Wadesboro, NC and Terressa Marsh (Glendale) of Wadesboro, NC; three brothers, Carey Hough (Veronica) of Wadesboro, NC, Anthony Hough of Wadesboro, NC and Tommy Hough of Wadesboro, NC; one uncle, Ray Hamilton (Donna) of Waxhaw, NC; and one aunt, Mattie Parker of Wadesboro, NC.
Additionally, he is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, close relatives and friends including Joe Wall, Twanda Pratt, Carolyn Bennett, Thelma Gaddy, Henry “Rabbit” McNeil, Chester, Nathaniel, and brother-in-law, Everett “Milkman” Bennett.
The Homegoing Services will be on Sunday, January 4, 2026, 2:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Wadesboro, North Carolina.
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So sorry for your loss. Praying for the entire family that God will comfort and give you all strength during this time.
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Praying for the family....
RIP YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Holding your family in my prayers. Blessing for all of you.
Where do I start, Johnny was not only a friend but a big brother to me. You ask him to help you doing anything and he would. Just a kind hearted person full of love. Take your rest KING. YOU ARE TRULY MISSED MY FRIEND!!!
On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow.
My condolences to the family you all are in my prayers
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The Hough Family,I'm so very sorry for your loss, Johnny was a good friend to me,throughout our school year and even after we remained friends,He will be truly missed,Take your rest Classmate, Love you my friend ❤️🙏
My prayers for the family of my classmate. Johnny was a good friend of mine and I'm grateful to have known him and take your rest
Sorry for your loss. Love always. Walter
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
