LONNIE G. HOUSE


FRANKLINTON - Lonnie Graham House, 81, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Wake Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 22, at Franklinton Baptist Church by the Rev. David Averette, with entombment to follow in Fairview Cemetery at a later date with Military Rites by the American Legion Post 52.

A native of Franklin County, he was born to Romulous and Lizzie Dickerson House. He was a master brick mason for more than 50 years, and was a Navy veteran who served simultaneously with four of his brothers during WWII. He was a long-time member of the Franklinton Fire Department.

Surviving: his wife, Pauline Philpott House; son, Romie House of Franklinton; one brother, George House (Pat) of Raleigh; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Rufus, Mack, Woodrow and John Henry; and one granddaughter.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Franklinton Baptist Church. Arrangements by Franklin Funeral Service, Franklinton.