Obituaries:  W. A. Dans, Sabine Parish       D-520
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 6, 1952
Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith
              tammy@cp-tel.net


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The Sabine Index - W. A. Dans

  6 Jun 1952 - W. A. Dans, 79, of Converse passed away at his
home at 10:20 p.m. Saturday, May 24. He was known as "Pa" Dans of
"Uncle Bill"

  At an early age Pa Dans built the first sawmill at Boleyn; he
spent many years there and then moved to converse. After coming
to Converse he had a cabinet and furniture shop. He built many
articles for his friends and liked to do it for them. He cam be
remembered by these things.

  Pa Dans was a member of the Methodist church of Converse. he
attended church services until he became unable. Although he
couldn't be there, his mind and thoughts were there.

  Funeral services were held in Converse Baptist church, Rev. H.
T. Isgitt officiating with assistance of Rev. Jerry Schumucker.
Interment was in Sardis cemetery under the direction of Drewett
funeral home.

  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Salley Dans, of
Converse; two sons, Walter Dans, Zwolle and Thomas Dans, Lake
Charles; six daughters, Mrs. N. W. Lewis, Mrs. H. G. Moses, Mrs.
G. W. Clark and Mrs. S. L. Lilly, all of Converse, Mrs. J. A.
Moses of El Dorado, Ark., Mrs. C. P. Barnhill of Robeline; one
sister, Mrs. J. A. Bucklieu, of Laurel, Miss.; 47 grandchildren,
31 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

  Pallbearers were: Ottis Lewis of Benson, Bill Dans of Zwolle,
Ruben Barnhill of Oil City, Clive Barnhill of Natchitoches, Frank
Lilly of Jonesboro and Douglas Lilly of Mansfield.

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