Frederick Rudolph House
Class of 1970

PORTSMOUTH – Frederick Rudolph House, 62, of Portsmouth, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 19, 2014, while surrounded by his family. He was born on January 15, 1952 in Portsmouth, VA and was preceded in death by his father, Sherwood R. House, Jr.

Fred worked for the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) as a lighting designer / director for 42 years. While there, he built studios around the world to further the Gospel; and received numerous awards for his outstanding service in Christian Broadcasting. He also pastored Spirit of Truth Ministries, a home based fellowship, for 34 years.

Fred enjoyed trains, r.c. airplanes, woodworking and cooking; but his number one desire was to witness to others about the goodness of the Lord.

Left to cherish his memory is his faithful caregiver and loving wife of 41 years, Carolyn Hyler House; three daughters, Charissa Johnson and husband Steven, Julia Bazemore and husband Douglas, and Stacey House; his mother, Joyce Cooper House; a sister, Pamela Deehan; three brothers, Stephen, Daniel and David House; nine grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Friday, May 23, 2014 in Living Waters Christian Fellowship, 2700 Gum Rd., Chesapeake 23321. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel on Thursday evening from 6 – 8 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com