S. Carl House

April 26, 1932 - June 9, 2019

S. Carl House, age 87 years, a life-long resident of Elkins, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019, in the United Hospital Center under the care of WVU Hospice. He was born April 26, 1932 a son of the late Seymour and Catherine Maxson House. On August 9, 1957, he was married to Doris J. White who preceded him in death August 6, 2004. He is survived by two sons, Steven House and wife Glenda of Elkins and Mark House and wife Billie of Elkins; two daughters, Rhonda Coffman and husband Thomas of Elkins and Susan Simmons and husband Rocky of Elkins; one sister-in-law, Natalie Kepner of Elkins, grandchildren, Nicholas Coffman and wife Stacie, Andrew Coffman, Cassandra Hedrick and husband Jeffrey, Katie Petrisin and husband Tyler, and Jenna Simmons and great grandchildren, Jordan, Chloe, Anthony, Kyle, Alivana, Easton and Harper. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Also preceding him in death were one brother, Kenny House and one sister, Mary Catherine Bunch. Carl was a graduate of Elkins High School with the Class of 1950 and was a Veteran of the United States Army from 1954 until 1956. He had been employed at Dutch Oven Bakery. He was employed at Davis and Elkins College for 45 years as a Baker prior to his retirement. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a self-taught quilt maker following his 80th birthday and was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Elkins. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, June 13, 2019, from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joseph Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens where presentation of the American flag will be accorded by members of the WV National Guard Honor Program. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mountaineer Chapter of the Isaak Walton League of America, C/O George Collett, 818 Files Creek Road, Beverly, WV 26253 in memory of Mr. House. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for S. Carl House. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.