James A. House, 90, of Whittington passed away Saturday morning, January 30, 2016 at the StoneBridge Senior Living Center in Benton.
He was born in Benton, IL on May 5, 1925, the son of Ralph & Mabel (Doty) House.
He married Charlotte Jaunita (Thrasher) on October 12, 1947 in Paragould, Arkansas, and she preceded him in death on September 10, 2009.
Mr. House was a Navy Veteran, serving during World War II. He was a Coal Miner, retiring from Freeman Coal Company.
Mr. House is survived by his:
Children:
Butch Seibert of Gilbertsville, KY
Ronald G. House & wife Carol of West City
Carolyn Sue Doty & husband Ed of Benton
Charles M. House & wife Barbara of Tecumseh, Michigan
Ralph L. (Lou) House & wife Lesle of Neoga, IL
13 Grandchildren
13 Great-Grandchildren
3 Brothers:
Earl House & wife Doris of Moweaqua
Carl House & wife Marjorie of New York
Ray House & wife Gloria of West Frankfort
Mr. House was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, by a Brother & Sister-in-law: Marvin & Mary Ann House, by a Sister-Laura Christine and by a Grandson-Eric House.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 3rd at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Kurt Sanders officiating. Burial will be In the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church-Building Fund, and will be accepted at the funeral home at any time.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
