C. G. Pete House

He was born June 30, 1917 in Rotan, Fisher County, Texas, the youngest child of James Washington House and Theresa Maben House. He graduated from Rotan High School in 1935, attended Hardin Simmons University on a basketball scholarship, and received his BS in 1939.

Following graduation from college, Pete worked for General Motors and the Texas Highway Department.

He enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country in the Pacific Theatre during WW II. He obtained the rank of Lieutenant and continued to serve in the U.S. Naval Reserve until his honorable discharge in 1954.

Pete obtained his law degree from Baylor University School of Law in 1949 and began practicing law with his brother, R.L. House, in San Antonio.

Pete loved the courtroom and his many walks to the courthouse over the years. He quickly found that his passion was the courtroom and tried hundreds of cases to a jury verdict in a career that lasted over 40 years.

Pete was an active member and Deacon at First Baptist Church. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and served as a long time member of the San Antonio Kiwanis Club. Pete served the Board of Boysville, Inc. and was President of the Board of Trustees in 1984. Lundells Inc. also benefited from his service as a Board Member for over 30 years.

Most importantly, he was a strong Christian and a devoted family man. Pete always had a smile, a great sense of humor, and a wonderful outlook on life.

He loved his horses, the outdoors, wildlife, and hunting.

We will always cherish the wonderful memories he left us.

Pete was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Barbara Becker House, as well as his parents, three sisters and four brothers.

He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca House Lones, and husband, Greg, and son, James B. House, and wife, Catherine, and four grandsons, Luke Lones, Calvin Lones, Colby House and Nathaniel House.

The family wishes to thank John Ramos and Tomasa Quintanilla for their devotion and care of Pete over the past few years.

Visitation will be held at Porter Loring, 1101 McCullough, on Thursday, October 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

CELEBRATION OF PETE'S LIFE

FRIDAY

OCTOBER 22, 2010

10:00 A.M.

WILSON CHAPEL

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SAN ANTONIO

515 McCULLOUGH AVE.

Rev. Richard Grant officiating.

Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 515 McCullough, San Antonio, Texas 78215-2105 or Boysville, Inc., P.O. Box 369, Converse, Texas 78109.