Charles (Chuck) Melvin House, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was born in Benton on January 9, 1950, the son of James A. and Jaunita House. He was married to Barbara Curtis and she survives.
Chuck served his county honorably in the US Army from 1969 thru 1971, including a 12-month tour of duty in Vietnam. After returning from the service, he began a long and fulfilling career with Ford Motor Company at various plants in Michigan, where he resided for over 45 years.
Chuck was a fun loving, jolly person who was quick witted and always ready to play a prank or tell a joke. He was also an avid fan of NASCAR.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Eric. He is survived by his loving wife Barb, step-daughters Toni Hawkins and Dana(Clint) Hoelzer, first wife Lana, sons Brian (Heather) House, Jeremy House, and daughter Angie (Mark) Kinney. Chuck will be greatly missed by his nine grandchildren, Tyler, Haylee, Payton, Salemah, Logan, Jacob, Tiffany, Karah, and Kacey.
He is further survived by his sister Sue (Ed) Doty, brothers Butch Seibert, Ron (Carol) House, Lou (Leslie) House, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 10th from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Monday December 11th preceding the funeral at 10:00 A.M., at Morton and Johnston Funeral home, 410 South Main Street in Benton. Pastor Kurt Sanders will be offiicating. Military Rites will be administered by the Benton American Legion & VFW Posts and the National Guard Honor Squad.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund and will be accepted at any time at the funeral home.
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