David N. (Rink) House

David N. (Rink) House, age 94, of Buford, GA, passed away July 9, 2018.  He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth and Jim Puckett, Buford, GA, daughter and son-in-law Jamie and Joe Fincher, Gainesville, GA, daughter Elaine Kelley, Flowery Branch, GA, daughter and son-in-law Jenny and Mike Yancey, Gainesville, GA, brother and sister-in-law Ted and Toos House, Melrose, FL, brother and sister-in-law Rannie and Linda House, Buford, GA, and sister Sandra Martin, Danielsville, GA.  He is also survived by ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Lurline House, siblings James House, Lawrence House, Joe House, Betty Smith, and Catherine Sims, wives Betty Patrick House and Grace Wilkerson House, and great-grandson Jared Pass.

Originally from Winder, David spent most of his adult life in Buford where he and his family owned and operated Five Point Cleaners.  Active in civic life, he was a member and served in leadership roles in the Buford Volunteer Fire Department, the Buford Housing Authority where he served for 34 years, and Buford Touchdown Club among other organizations.

An avid outdoorsman, he was known throughout the community for his hunting, fishing, and gardening expertise.  He enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and loved the Georgia Bulldogs.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at 2:00 o’clock p.m. from the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, with the Reverend Danny Newbern officiating.  Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, July 14 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.