William "Nicky" House

William "Nicky" House, 71, of Benton, Arkansas passed away May 25, 2019. He was born May 11, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Nick worked and retired from Alcoa after 33 years of service. He was a proud and active member of the Local 4880 USWA AFL-CIO. Nick was an avid hunter and fisherman. He took great pride in coaching his daughters through their softball years and was always their most vocal fan. Preceding Nick in death are his parents, Nathan and Emily (Taylor) House; son, William Nate House; and three sisters: Maxine Ray, Eloise Burks, and Debbie Wilson. Nick leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 51 years, Linda (Hainey) House of Benton, Arkansas; three daughters: Gina House of Garland, Texas, Leslie Sullivant and husband Richard of Leola, Arkansas, and Melanie House of Benton, Arkansas; two grandchildren: Chance Sullivant and Karis Sullivant; three siblings: Louise Fant and husband Jack of Springdale, Arkansas, Bob House and wife Francene of Edgar Springs, Missouri, and Vickie Hall and husband Bruce of Almyra, Arkansas; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members, and friends who love Nicky and will miss him always. Memorial service, officiated by his son-in-law, Pastor Richard Sullivant, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 1, at Leola Missionary Baptist Church, 302 E 9th Avenue, Leola, Arkansas 72084. Visitation and fellowship will follow. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Dodd House and Heath House. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Cards and flowers may be delivered to the funeral home. Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.