Obituaries:  James (Jim) P. Fussell, Sabine Parish       F-240
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 5, 1952
Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith
              tammy@cp-tel.net




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The Sabine Index - James (Jim) P. Fussell

  5 Dec 1952 - James (Jim) P. Fussell of Homer was fatally
burned Nov. 6 and died the following day at 12:20 p.m. Mr.
Fussell was working on an oil rig when part of his equipment
suddenly caught fire, causing him to suffer burns on 90 percent
of his body. He was taken to Homer Memorial hospital.

  He had been employed by magnolia Petroleum company since July
1, 1924. He had lived in Homer for approximately six months.

  He is survived by his wife of Homer and three daughters,
Jimmie Louise Fussell of Homer, Vera Fussel Townsend of
Coushatta, and Alruy Fussell Howard of Natchez, Miss. Other
survivors include his mother, Mrs. Hettie Fussell, of Many, four
brothers, three sisters, four grandchildren and a host of other
relatives.

  Funeral services were held at First Baptist church in
Coushatta, Rev. Jack Shaw officiating with Rev. Ben Joiner
assisting. Interment was in Springville cemetery under direction
of Rose-Neath funeral home of Coushatta.