Obituary of John S. Gray, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana


Copied and Submitted by :Kathy LeMay Kelly, P.O. Box 219, Trout, La. 71371

From The Jena Times - Olla Tullos Signal;
Micro Film at the LaSalle Parish Library, Located in Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.
January 5, 1941


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Well Known Eden Citizen Died Tues., December 26; 1 p.m.

The Eden Community is shocked with grief by the untimely death of Mr. John S.
Gray. This ?talwart old landmark o??stren justice, this exponent of brotherly
love, this fortress of Christian faith passed on to his eternal reward on
December 26, 1939 at 1:17 p.m.

John S. Grays' life was filled with these qualities that constitute real
greatness. He was a man whom people honored and loved, but whose true worth
was not realized until he was gone. A tree is known by the fruit it bears. Mr.
Gray reared a noble family whose members have, through his guidance, found
useful places in the world. His Christian life spoke for itself. As head of
the home he ruled with love and prayer. His life demanded the love and respect
that his family lavished on him. Even in the midst of our grief for his
departure there steals into our hearts both joy and satisfaction in the
knowledge that he has entered into the perfect life. It is therefore for us to
look forward and to strive by his example, to meet him in the Great Beyond.
May we all live lives that he prayed for us to live.

Those who survive him are: Mrs. J. S. Gray, widow, of Jena; Homer Gray of
Jena, Dr. James Gray of New Orleans, Dr. Clint Gray of Shreveport, sons; Mrs.
Sena Windham of Jena, Miss Eunice Gray of Leesville and Miss Mildred Gray of
Jena, daughters. - A Friend.

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The letters that I could not read are marked with ?.