John ''Wesley'' House, Sr., the sixth child of the late James House ane Louise house Nelson, was born on October 9, 1926. He departed this life on March 28, 2006, after a brief illness. Wesley received his education in the public school system of Charendon County, South Carolina. During his childhood, he attended Sunday school and church at Saint Matthew's Methodist Church. he moved to Baltimore as a young man and attended Christian Community Church of God and Ebenezer A.M.E. Church. He married the former Evelyn Pettaway of Tarboro, North Carolina on May 23, 1945. From this union, five children were born: Angela, John Slick, Teresa Resa, Jerome Rommie and Antonia Toni. Known to his family and friend as ''Mr. Fix It'', Wesley could fix anything and was willing to share his talents, skills and gifts with family, both immediated and extended , neighbors, friends and anyone who sought his help. For most of his afdult life, Wesley could fix anything and was willing to share his talents, skills and gifts with family, both immmediate and extended, neighbors, friends and anyone who sought his help. For most of his adult life, Wesley worked for Monroe Uphoslstery Company. He was dependdable-never missing a day of work. He instilled this very strong work ethic within his children. The ''House'' home as opened to family and friends after church on Sundays for good food and fellowship. Wesley also enjoyed other famiy celebrations, holidays, graduations, birthdays and anniversaries. He also loved his neighbors on the ''2500 block'' of Pratt Street. There was always something to give ''thanks'' for. Wesley was a self-taught musician who enjoyed playing the organ and guitar. He enjoyed listening to music and playing cherkers. No one but no one could beat him at checkers. One of his favorite activities was reading the Bible and debating the scripture. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of sixty years, Evelyn House; two sons, John Wesley House, Jr. and Jerome House; three daughters, Angela Louise Baskerville, Teresa Avonne Sivels and Antonia Janette Daniels; two daughters-in-law, Patricia and Barbara ; two sons-in-law, Barry and William; two sisters, Louise Wright of Randallstown, MD. and Malvoter Frazier of Manning, S.C.; eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, five great great-grandchildren five sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law; one devoted godson, Tyrone H. Bsaskerville; and a host of nieces, nepews and friends.