Dwight Ray House, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in Ennis, Texas.
Dwight was born in Artesia, New Mexico, on March 24, 1925, to Robert and Cora (Bennett) House. He grew up in Artesia and graduated from Artesia High School. He served his country proudly as a pilot in the United States Navy during World War II before graduating from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. On February 2, 1952, he married Frances Imogene Fisher, and they made their home in Ennis.
He worked as a sales manager at Ennis Business Forms for many years before becoming self-employed. He was a Charter Member and Deacon of Baylor Baptist Church, where he also sang in the choir. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and he also loved sharing a laugh with friends.
His memory will be cherished most by his loving family, including his wife of 63 years, Imogene House; daughters, Julie McLelland and husband Ethan; and Nancy Haning and husband Ben; six grandchildren: James Stephens and wife Lynette, Matthew Stephens and wife Kristy, Cody Stephens, Katie Haning, Haley Minkley and husband Michael, and Stephen Haning; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Betty Tims. He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, five sisters, and two nephews.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 27, 2015, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.
A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at 11 a.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Rev. Johnny Mansell officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Dwight’s name at Baylor Baptist Church.
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