E. Houston Venters

E. Houston Venters, 41, of Denver, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2015. Houston was born March 24, 1973 in Richmond, Kentucky to Mary Elizabeth Slingerland McIntosh and the late Donald Eugene Venters. Houston loved serving others especially those at Lake Norman Baptist Church where he served as Church Administrator. He enjoyed playing golf and was actively involved participating in his childrens different sports and activities. He was also an avid Kentucky basketball fan and a Dallas Cowboys fan. Most of all, Houston loved his Lord and Savior and cherished his family. He is survived by his loving family; wife of 15 years, Janelle Venters; daughters, Bailey and Tori Venters; son, Mason Venters; mother and step-father, Mary and Dennis McIntosh; sister, Dawn Turner; mother and father-in-law, Jennie and Jackie Payne; several nieces and nephews and many cherished friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday January 4, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 11 am at Lake Norman Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Blanton officiating. A second visitation will be held Tues. January 6, 2014 from 10AM-12Noon at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals in Brodhead, KY. Graveside services will follow at Freedom Cemetery with Rev. Bill Newman officiating.www.marvineowensfuneralhome.com. Pallbearers will be Marty Helton, Don Stafford, Darryl King, Russ Madera, Dave Clary and Gerald Vaughn. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lake Norman Baptist Church, 7921 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.