James Edward "Eddie" House, Jr., 54 years old, went home to join his beloved parents and be with our Heavenly Father on August 7, 2021 after a brief illness.

Eddie was a native of Williamson County, where he lived his entire life. Eddie was a loving husband and son, loyal friend, brother, mentor, and leader. He was an avid football fan and an Inaugural Tennessee Titans Season Ticket holder. He enjoyed Nascar racing and most of all, playing cards with his lifelong buddies.

Following in his father's footsteps, he started his firefighting career with the Williamson County Fire & Rescue in 1984, where he still served as the Assistant Fire Chief. He faithfully served the City of Franklin Fire Department, where he retired as the Battalion Chief, after 34 years of service in December 2019. Eddie continued his service in January 2020 and joined the City of Spring Hill Fire Department, as their Deputy Chief.

While working as a career firefighter, Chief House also dedicated his time as a volunteer firefighter for the Williamson County Rescue Squad for 36 years. He began his service to the Williamson County Rescue Squad in 1984 as soon as he turned 18. He became the Assistant Chief of the Department in 1999. He mentored many young men and women as they began their fire service careers both in the paid and volunteer departments.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Charlotte & Ed House Sr. for whom the sun rose and set with their only son, Eddie Jr.

Eddie is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Jenny, and their two beloved fur babies, Bailey and Cody, as well as a host of Jackson, Wallace, and House family members. Also, survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Angie and Bruce Osburn, his favorite niece and avid cooking partner, Christi (Bobby) Johnson and their boys, Tripp and Hunter, his nephew, Ryan (Amanda) Osburn and their children, Laura, Reagan, and Ryan Jr.

A Celebration of Life Services for Chief House are as follows: visitation Tuesday, August 10, 4pm-8pm, Wednesday, August 11, 1pm-3pm.

Service Wednesday, August 11, 3pm at Franklin First United Methodist Church, 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN 37069. Dr. Vona Wilson and Chuck McElhannon will be offering opening and closing prayers and special remarks, with Jim Taylor officiating the service at the Church.

Graveside Wednesday, August 11 immediately following the service at Williamson Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers: Chief Glenn Johnson, Asst. Chief Greg Baltimore, Captain Joe Hill, Captain Clay Mackey, Captain Scott Mainord, Lieutenant Rip Baxter, Engineer Tommy Anderson, Engineer Rodney Ballington, Engineer Anthony Sedlak, lifelong friends, Charles "Bubba" Alexander, Darren Barnes, and Kevin Adair.

Honorary Pallbearers are the Jackson, Wallace, and House aunts and uncles, Williamson County Fire & Rescue, Franklin Fire Department (retired and active), and the Spring Hill Fire Department, as well as all of his many lifelong friends.

Full Firefighter Honors and Flag Presentation: Retired Chief, Franklin Fire Department and current Director, Williamson County EMA, Todd Horton, retired Captain, Franklin Fire Department and current Chief, Spring Hill Fire Department, Terry Hood, current Captain, Williamson County Fire & Rescue, Tim Hood.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Williamson County Fire & Rescue, Walker Memorial Baptist Church, or Franklin First United Methodist Church.