Wesley Houser

Wesley Harold Houser, age 64, of Converse, Louisiana, and Mt. Morris, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Converse, Louisiana.

Wesley was born on January 1, 1962, in Jackson, Michigan, to Chuck and Grace (Hamilton) Houser. He was primarily raised in Albion, Michigan, and later moved to Flint, Michigan, at the age of 18, where he became a semi-truck driver, a profession he dedicated 26 years of his life to.

While living in Albion, Wesley welcomed a surprise son, Justin Kendricks. He married Cheryl Lingenfelter in 1981, and together they had his first “daddy’s girl,” Erica (Houser) Horn. In 1989, he married his second wife, Tammie (Odette) Houser, with whom he shared five more daughters: Sesiley Houser, Celeste Houser, Ceara Houser, Shyanne Houser, and Addie Houser.

Wesley was a man of deep conviction, relentless work ethic, and unwavering faith. He spent his life providing for others, teaching, and standing firmly in what he believed to be the truth of God. Family was not merely important to him—it was his life’s work. Every dollar he earned was invested back into those he loved.

He greatly enjoyed sports with his grandsons and did everything he could to ensure they participated and succeeded. Wesley spoke boldly about his faith, often describing himself as nothing more than God’s “filthy rag,” humbly witnessing to what he believed was the truth. He made sure everyone he encountered knew God as he understood Him, often declaring, “The earth is flat, and Christ is black.”

Wesley loved to travel, work, and spread the word of God. Despite having one leg and multiple heart conditions, he worked until his final day, passing immediately after his shift on his first day at a convenience store. He never slowed down and never complained.

He leaves behind to cherish his legacy his wife; seven children; sixteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Houser and Grace Patterson; his siblings, Richard May, Charlotte Essex, and Debbie Harris; and his nephew, Joshua Essex.

A private family ceremony has taken place per his wishes, and cremation has occurred. A virtual ceremony will be held at a later date.

Services and care were provided to the family by Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana.