of Taneyville, MO
June 17, 1956 - February 16, 2020
Dennis James House, age 63 of Taneyville, Missouri passed from this life on Sunday, February 16th, 2020 at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri. He was born in Davenport, Iowa on June 17th, 1956 to Noah Odell House Sr. and Evelyn Marie White House.
Dennis worked for several years as a bus driver and mechanic for the Marshall School District. He always volunteered in the community and was always ready to help anyone he could. Dennis was a member of the Big Flat Fire Department for 3 years. He then moved to Rock Creek and became a member of the HaRaCo Fire Department for 2 years. After moving to Missouri, he joined the Central Taney County Fire Department in 1996. Dennis served as a firefighter, a lieutenant and captain. In 2007 he was elected to a Board of Directors position, where he eventually became chairman of the Board and remained until his passing. He loved his firefighter family; they meant the world to him. Dennis also volunteered on the Taney County Fair Board for many years. He really enjoyed spending time with the family which included lots of camping trips, riding 4-wheelers and side by sides on the creek. Dennis loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed family dinners and family gatherings all year long. He was always there, anytime for all of us; kids, grandkids and family.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Lecia Wallis House of Taneyville, MO; one son, John Paul Jackson of Taneyville, MO; three daughters, Marie Cook of Western Grove, Donna House of Big Flat and Laura Flewelling and husband Josh of Taneyville, MO; two brothers, Noah Odell House Jr. and wife Nancy of Cozahome and John Randell House of Brown Branch, MO; one sister, Georgia Faye "Sissy" Dye and husband Larry of Rock Creek; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Evelyn House; grandparents; and two infant brothers, Nelson Eudion House and Billy Joe House;
Funeral services for Dennis will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Larry Don Watts officiating. Special music will be performed by DJ Cole, Bill Mann and Laverne Mann. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery near Harriet. Bearers will be Doug Bower, Brad Chaney, Tim Simmons, Robert Smith, Richard Thomas, Nick Epely, Bob Sanderson and Brian Chaney.
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25 Condolence(s)
Kathy Jackson-Henson
Monday, March 2, 2020
I am so sorry for your family's loss my prayers are with your family.
Sara Kimbrell Myatt
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Another Marshall classmate gone too soon. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family & all who loved him.
+Polly Collins
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
He will be missed. He was a very kind loving man always helped anyone who needed it and kids loved him. In my prayers.
Melissa Case
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
So Sorry For Your Loss, Thoughts and Prayers for the Family During the Hard times and the times to come.. He will be missed by Many..
Susan Allgood
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Prayers to all his family and friends.
Brianna Dick
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Prayers throughout this rough time. Dennis will be greatly missed.
Debbie Silverwood
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Prayers and much love to family and friends.
Ed & Pam Cannada
Monday, February 17, 2020
Our deepest sympathy. Dennis will be missed by many. He was a good friend.
Danny and Kelly Brown
Monday, February 17, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be greatly missed.
Amber Arrowood Hickey
Monday, February 17, 2020
Dennis was my first bus driver and he had a huge impact on my life!! Thankful to have known him!! Prayers for the family
Angela Howard
Monday, February 17, 2020
Lecia,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am here for you if you need anything
Rocky and Marnita Hughey
Monday, February 17, 2020
We are so sorry for the loss of Dennis.Prayers for all the family and friends. Prayers for CTCFD family.Dennis will be missed he was always ready to lend a helping hand. God Bless All!
Kerry Wood Thall
Monday, February 17, 2020
I am so very sorry! Dennis was a great guy! One of my faves from my days on TCVFD auxiliary! God bless you all
Danny and Brenda Neal
Monday, February 17, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.
Linda Wood Altman
Monday, February 17, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Tammy Hughey
Monday, February 17, 2020
Sorry for your loss, Prayers heading your way
Julien Hayden
Monday, February 17, 2020
Prayers for comfort and peace for the family.
Jody (Woods) Massardo
Monday, February 17, 2020
Sending our thoughts and prayers for you all. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Jim Janice Lafferty
Monday, February 17, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for all
Cheryl Salllee
Monday, February 17, 2020
Prayers for the family. God is watching over you allðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
MaryAnn
Monday, February 17, 2020
My heart breaks for each of you. I love you all and will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Dennis was so loving and kind to all of us kids growing up. He will be greatly missed. Love, hugs and prayers.
Amanda
Monday, February 17, 2020
Prayers for all family members.
Theresa Cook
Monday, February 17, 2020
So very sorry for your loss
Patsy Treat
Monday, February 17, 2020
Praying the Lord will grant each of you peace and comfort during this hard time.
Betty Wade
Monday, February 17, 2020
Prayers for the family.
I have known Dennis most of my life. Such a loss.