Obituaries:  L. E. Harper, Sabine Parish       H-616
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 17, 1948
Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith
              tammy@cp-tel.net


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The Sabine Index - L. E. Harper 
  
  17 Dec 1948 - Funeral services for L. E. Harper, age 67 years, 
pioneer citizen of Converse, who died at his home Thursday 
afternoon, Dec. 9, were held Friday from Converse Baptist church 
with the pastor, Rev. Jerry Schmucker, officiating. 
  
  Mr. Harper was a druggist and for more than 30 years had owned 
and operated Harper's Pharmacy in Converse. He was prominent both 
in church and civic affairs. He took an active part in the 
building of the new Converse Baptist church of which he was a 
deacon. 
  
  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Modene Duke Harper of Converse; 
two daughters, Mrs. Eva Magee of Converse and Mrs. Opal Hash, 
Sulphur; one brother, Rhett Harper, Converse; three 
granddaughters, Eva Dean Magee, Converse, Sandra and Nancy 
Virginia Hash, both of Sulphur. 
  
  Interment was in Converse cemetery under direction Drewitts 
funeral home, Mansfield.