J.W. Housewright, 85, of Greenville, passed away from complications of Parkinson's Disease on Oct. 1, 2020 at Briarcliff Health Center with his wife, Betty, holding his hand as he entered into eternity with the Lord. There will be a visitation on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 at Lynch Funeral Service, from 3-5 p.m. The funeral service will be on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Memoryland. Proper masking and social distancing will be observed. Mr. Housewright was born in Wylie, Texas on Nov. 10, 1934 to B.C. and Lottie (Lokey) Housewright. He married Betty Ann Norris on June 8, 1956 and they made their home in Wylie. J. W. entered military service with the U.S. Army in July 1957. After completing basic training, he was stationed in Fort Gordon, Georgia for further training with the U.S. Army Signal Corp. From there, he was stationed in Paris, France, where he and Betty lived until returning stateside for discharge in June 1959. Upon returning to civilian life, they settled in Greenville in late 1959. He retired from E-Systems in March 1993 after working there for 32 years. Mr. Housewright was a charter member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, founded in 1965, and one of the first elected deacons. J. W. also served on many church committees, assisted in the construction of Iglesia Bautista Hispana Ridgecrest, was a cook and counselor at Falls Creek youth camp, and taught Sunday School for children and youth. He also supported the Hunt Baptist Association, Lake Lavon Baptist Encampment, and was involved in the planning and building of the Paul Mathews Retreat Center. He is survived by wife, Betty; son, Jay Mark Housewright; daughter, Lisa White; beloved granddaughters, Ericka and Danielle White and great-grandson, Carter Cash White. Mr. Housewright was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. B.C. and Lottie Housewright. Visitation Sunday, October 4, 2020 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lynch Funeral Service 4238 State Highway 34 South Greenville,Texas 75402 Funeral Service Monday, October 5, 2020 2:00 PM Ridgecrest 6801 Wesley St Greenville,Texas 75402 Graveside Service Monday, October 5, 2020 Memoryland Memorial Park 808 W Jack Finney Blvd Greenville,TX 75402