of Batesville, AR
April 2, 1931 - August 10, 2024
Edward Lisle House, 93, of Batesville, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Verlene Hinson House; his daughter, Pamela House Lovett and daughter-in-law Lesa House Dame.
Seven grandchildren survive him: Edward Andrew House, Michael Steven House and wife, Kayla Stevens House, Julia Marjorie Lovett and husband, Andrew Kennedy Dolan, Edgar Odell Lovett III and Katie Elizabeth House Mitchell.
He is survived by nine great-grandchildren: Cannon Mark House, Talon Randall House, Rowan Michael House, Haven Rachel House, Eden Faith House, Lovett Adelaide Dolan, Bates Kennedy Dolan, Jax Bradley Carpenter and Asher James Fulp. He is also survived by many adored nieces and nephews.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Lisle and Katie Matlock House; his brother, Howard House and sister-in-law, Mary Corbin House; his sisters, Hilda Warford and Dorothy Snyder and brothers-in-law, Charles Warford and Gilbert Snyder; his two sons, Mark Edward House and Steven Bradley House and his son-in-law, Edgar Odell Lovett II.
Born and raised in Kevil, Kentucky, Eddie left home and served as a member of the Army of the United States in Colorado before following his brother Howard to the ''Land of Opportunity'' in Arkansas. Together in 1956, they founded House and House Construction. Twelve years later, armed with expertise and identifying the state's need for more infrastructure, White River Bituminous was formed and they entered the highway road and construction business paving the roads to success for themselves and generations of Arkansans. The entrepreneurial spirit did not stop there and Eddie continued to make meaningful contributions to the economic development of Independence County through farming, commercial real estate and First Community Bank.
Eddie was an avid outdoorsman and spent a lifetime in pursuit of fish and game. He enjoyed the thrill of the hunt on land and water, but loved nothing more than the companionship and camaraderie developed with family and friends throughout the chase for anything that flew or swam in the Ozark foothills. He often remarked about the ''misery factor'' required for many of his passions and those who loved him know he forged cherished, lifelong friendships, freezing his tail off in boats and blinds across the world and across seemingly every inch of Arkansas. He was a patient and generous teacher eager to share his respect and love of the outdoors with his family and those he embraced as family.
He lived life at full speed riding motorcycles, piloting airplanes, helming bass boats and testing the speed limits behind the wheel of any car he drove. He was competitive equally at home around a card table or a board game with his family. He was quick witted with an incredible sense of humor and an infectious laugh. He will be remembered by all who knew him as a world class storyteller and his signature sayings and expressions will live on for generations.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church in Batesville with a private family burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Children's Advocacy Center, 510 Boswell St., Batesville, AR 72501; White River Medical Center, 1710 Harrison Street, Batesville, AR 72501 or First United Methodist Church, 615 Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501.
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25 Condolence(s)
james gaither
Saturday, October 12, 2024
I would like to offer my condolences to the family. Mr.house was an honorable and distinguished man of our community and will truly be missed. I will always remember the delicious dinners that were served when Steve would come home with fish from oil rig. I'll never forget the times hunting with Tracy l. And mark h. I hope Pam is doing well,we graduated highschool together. I want to thank you for sharing your family with me throughout my life. You will always be in my prayers.
Gene Reynolds
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Hello, I worked for Eddie and Howard house in the manganese ore mines at Sandtown, Arkansas. Eddie and Howard
Oscar Jones
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Eddie was a friend to many. He will be very well missed. Condolences to Mrs House, Pam and the entire House family.
Joe Lytle
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Sorry to hear of Mr. House passing. I knew Mark and Steve well, and have good memories of he and Mrs. House, and Pam.
Keith Harmon
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Great man . I will miss him and our many visits. He left great memories. He was always there to help with whatever arose . RIP my friend
Lenney Rush
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Sorry for your loss. He was a great man
Arlene & Mark Martin
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Our condolences to the family.
Mr House was a wonderful man and contributed greatly to Batesville, the county and the state. We will always have fond memories of him. He will be missed by many!
Paul Hines
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Sincere condolences. A life well-lived, and a tremendous legacy!
Pete and Helen Musgrave
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
What a guy! He made his mark on Independence County and all of Arkansas.
We are so glad to have known him.
Laura Martin
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Mr. House was a wonderful person and friend. He was always so kind to me any time I saw him. He leaves a tremendous legacy of kindness, hard work, and integrity. It was a blessing to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in the days ahead.
Sheryl Brown Champlin
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Only knew him as Pam’s Dad.
Benny& Shirley Clark
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
May the Lord be with you& all the family& thanks from Benny & I for all you done for us when Benny was so sick & Benny work for you& Eddie & then work at Atlas asphalt until retirement.
Joetta Walker
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. He and Howard gave me my first job in Batesville, leading me to many great friendships esp Donna Dowell. I was Mark's secretary when he passed. I appreciate all they did for my family and Independence Co. RIP to a wonderful man.
Steve Wilcoxon
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
We lost a very good man in Eddie House. He will be sorely missed. A good friend to many and a strong supporter of progress. May God Bless the family during this difficult time of loss.
Dorene Campbell Stephens
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss my Daddy worked for Howard and Eddie.
Mary carter
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
My deepest condolences, my dad Buddy Carter worked for House and House until retirement. They felt. Like family to us
Don Mcspadden
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Eddie House was one of the most caring people ever created. He cared for family, community, his church, his friends and any endeavor he undertook. He was a friend to everyone. He was daring. This community lost a very good man. Prayers for the family that they find comfort in knowing what a good man he was and how he will be missed by the community.
Scott and Jacqui McSpadden
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Eddie’s son, Mark, was a friend and hunting buddy of Scott’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Scott and Jacqui
April Chandler Pulley
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Thoughts and prayers in your time of greif
Lora Camden
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
I worked in the car business for almost 30 years in Batesville and Eddie and Howard House were two of my very favorites people.. Prayers for family and friends who will miss him so much.
Dick Bernard
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Simply put, one fine man and family
Dick
Ina Lee Henley
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Verlene, I am sooo sorry for your loss. I called , my Uncle Dale Baughn and told him. He loved the House Brothers as they were in the same business for years...He sends his condolences...he is taking care of Aunt Ethel or he would be there...I always loved it when they came to TimberRidge Lodge. We always had good talks about my Uncle...Eddie loved Batesville and Batesville loved him. My love and prayers to the family...
Sharon & Tim Thomas
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss! Eddie & Howard were always 2 of my Daddy’s favorite friends. He drove his truck for them several years & they always remembered Daddy when we talked. May God Bless You All in the coming days!
Jan Burrow Qualls
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Fly to the angels Mr House
Sending my thoughts & prayers to the family
Janice Fuller
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss prayers for the days ahead