Obituaries: J. E. Leach, Sabine, Natchitoches Parish L-200 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Dec 2, 1949 Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith tammy@cp-tel.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Sabine Index - J. E. Leach 2 Dec 1949 - Funeral services for J. E. Leach, 65, who died at a Natchitoches clinic Friday morning were held Saturday from First Baptist church, Natchitoches, with Rev. Troy Wheeler officiating,, assisted by Rev. John Wright, Port Arthur. Mr. Leach is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lula Hall Leach, Natchitoches; a daughter, Mrs. Joe Woods, Zwolle; a son, J. T. Leach, Natchitoches; a sister, Mrs. Della McLanahan, Florien, a brother Cade Leach, Fort Jessup; four grandchildren, Anna Bon, Selby Jean, Jimmie and Beth Leach, all of Natchitoches. Pallbearers were T. J. Sibley, Charlie Monk, David Bridges, V. G. Choate, Ted Beasley, Murl Jackson, Sam Leach and Herbert Sibley. Interment was in Fern Park cemetery, Natchitoches, with arrangements by Blanchard funeral home. Mr. Leach was associated with the Coca-Cola company, Natchitoches, for more than 30 years prior to his retiring several years ago. He was active in church and civic affairs and was a member of Woodmen of the World and Knights of Phythias.