Obituaries:  Mearril L. Lewis, Sabine Parish       L-200
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Aug 12, 1960
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Mearril L. Lewis

  Funeral services were held in the Converse Baptist Church, for
Mearril L. Lewis, July 26, at 3 p.m. He was 38 years of age.
Services were conducted by Rev. Eugene Sattler, and assisted by
Rev. Jerry Schmucker, under the direction of Drewett Funeral
Home. Pallbearers were first cousins of the deceased, whose names
are Clive Barnhill, Hubert Barnhill, Corbert Lewis, Fred Lewis,
Mickey Moses, and Douglas Lilly.

  Mearril was born Nov. 17, 1921, in Marthaville. He entered
military July 10, 1942. He spent three years, nine months, and
two days in active duty. During his tour, he spent approximately
18 months in the European Theater. During his tour, nine months
was occupation duty. He has lived in Houston, Tex. for the last
14 years, and was employed by the Rainbow Bread Co. Mearril had
just returned to his home, after visiting his parents in
Mansfield. He suffered a fatal heart attack, and passed away in
the Medical Arts Hospital, July 21, at 3 p.m.

  He is survived by his widow, Helen Scott Lewis; three sons,
Stephen, Mike, and Wayne. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norris W.
Lewis, Mansfield; three brothers, SFC Huey Lewis, stationed in
Germany; Sp5 Earl Lewis, last assignment Korea; three sisters,
Mrs. Marie Crutchfield, Mansfield, Mrs. Ruby Baucom, Charlotte,
N. C., Mrs. Irene Rivers, Joaquin, Tex.; a grandmother, Mrs. W.
A. Dans, Converse; and a number of nieces, nephews, and many
friends.

  Mearril was loving and kind to all. He's gone but not forgotten.
In loving memories of our husband, father, son, and brother.