Thomas A. Houts, 43 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Celebration of life will be held Sunday, June 13, from 2pm-5pm at M’s Restaurant, 1021 4 ^th Street, Sioux City, Iowa. Waterbury Funeral Service of Sergeant Bluff is assisting with arrangements. Condolences maybe directed to the funeral home.

Thomas Allen Houts was born November 3, 1977 in Frederick, OK the son of Allen and Esther “Sherry” (Allgood) Houts. Thomas liked to hang out with his father-in-law, Dennis and Grandpa Kelly Houts. He also enjoyed going to the movies with his best buddy Jim Greiner, and his children’s sporting events.

He was an avid Sioux City Musketeers fan which he shared with his children for many years. He loved to watch Nascar Racing, (Jeff Gordon #24 was his favorite). He also loved to mow Grandpa Kelly’s lawn, for as long as his body would allow him to do so.

Thomas was a member of the Morningside Lodge 615, ABU Bekr Shrine, Shrine Rat Patrol Unit, along with his father Allen, he was also member of the Calvary Episcopal Church for many years.

He is survived by his three children, Austin Choquette, Jace Houts, Zoey Houts all of Sioux City, mother, Esther “Sherry” Allgood-Houts of Sioux City, brother, Shawn (Jasmine) Allgood of Arkansas, sister, Crystal Huls of Moville, grandpa, Kelly Houts, ex-wife, Denise Golden-Houts, mother-in-law, Donna Golden both of Sioux City, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and friends who loved him dearly.

Thomas is preceded in death by his father, Allen Houts, his paternal grandmother, Mary A. Houts, maternal grandmother, Martha J. Allgood, and father-in-law, Dennis Golden.