J. W. House, Jr., of Brownsville, Tx. Passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Ebony Lakes Nursing Home in Brownsville at 79 years of age.

He was born September 29, 1936 in Rio Grande City, Texas, but always considered Kenedy, Texas home, and is where he will be laid to rest.

He was preceded in death by his parents J.W House, Sr, and Hazel Gibson House, his sister Christine Dunn, and brothers, Martin House, and David G. House.

He is survived by his daughter, Twila Young (Lloyd) of Brownsville, son , Carl David House (Sheila) of Elgin, and grandchildren Aimee Young (Claudia Garza) of Brownsville, and Keith Young of Austin,  brother  Lee House of Alice, sisters  Terry House of Alice, Laura Scheferling (Gordon)  of Freeport, and Mary Ann Reed (David) of Refugio, Tx.

On behalf of J.W., his family extends a heartfelt thanks to the kind and caring staff of Ebony Lakes Nursing Home, Dr. Juan Martinez,  and Pastor Karl Kessler for their  compassionate support and care in his final years.

There was a graveside service held in Kenedy, Texas on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM in the Kenedy Cemetery.