Obituary of ROY MORRIS BAKER, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

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From The Jena Times - Olla Tullos Signal; Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.  
Microfilm at the LaSalle Parish Library located in Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.

Many Thanks to The Times - Signal and to the LaSalle Parish Library for 
allowing the following to be added to the Archives.





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Date:   Oct 20, 1932

Headline:  Child Killed Instantly Friday When Struck by Passing Motor Car

A tragedy that shocked Jena occurred about 12:15 o'clock Friday afternoon 
when little Roy Morris Baker, 6 years old, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. 
Coleman, was instantly killed when struck by an automobile operated by Jack 
Wilder, of Monroe.  The child is the son of Mrs. R. H. Baker, of Port Arthur, 
Texas, but has been making his home with his grandparents here for the past 
three years, since the death of his father.

A jury impaneled by Coroner Fred Hamilton rendered a verdict of unavoidable 
accident.

The child was rushed to the office of Dr. Floyd but he was dead before 
reaching there.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, when Rev. A. S. J. Neill 
pronouncing the solemn rites over the little body at the Jena Methodist 
Church.  Interment was in Nolley Memorial Cemetery.

Practically every one in Jena knew and loved the little fellow and the 
sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved mother and 
grandparents and other relatives.

CARD OF THANKS (immediately below the above article.)
It is with gratitude we extend our sincere appreciation for the sympathy, and 
kindness shown us at the death of our son and grandson, Morris Baker.  For 
the floral tokens we thank you and may the Blessings of God abide with you 
always

Mrs. Katie Baker
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Coleman