Obituaries:  George W. Lucius, Sabine Parish       L-220
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 9, 1939
Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith
              tammy@cp-tel.net


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The Sabine Index - George W. Lucius 
  
  9 Jun 1939 - George W. Lucius, 80, passed away at his home in 
Fort Jesup 9:30 a.m. Friday after an illness of a year and a 
half. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence at 
10:30 a.m. Saturday, with interment in Fort Jesup cemetery under 
the direction of Dennis-Green funeral home. Last rites were 
conducted by the Rev. Thomas E. Smith of St. Louis, Mo., assisted 
by the Rev. Lastie N. Hoffpauir, pastor of the Many Methodist 
church. 
  
  Pallbearers were: Rupert L. Lucius, J. W. Lucius, Floyd 
Penniger, Tal C. Gibson, J. H. Cain, Phillip A. Koonce, Robert 
Lucius and George McClure. 
  
  Mr. Lucius is survived by his widow and the following children: 
Mrs. Tal C. Gibson, Jonesville; Mrs. J. H. Cain, Leesville; J. W. 
Lucius, Many; Mrs. Floyd Peniger, Alexandria; Rupert L. Lucius, 
Many, and a brother, James F. Lucius, Los Angeles, Calif. 
  
  Geo W. Lucius was born in Ward 2 of Sabine parish in 1858, being 
the son of Samuel G. and Martha (Moss) Lucius. He was married to 
Miss Malinda Youngblood in 1883. To this union were born five 
children, all of whom are living. His death marks the passing of 
one of Sabine's oldest, most outstanding and useful citizens. For 
more than half a century he was closely identified and a leader 
in the development of the Fort Jesup community and Sabine parish. 
before his health failed he was the leading planter, merchant and 
ginner of his section. He stood for education, church, road and 
general improvement and during his long and useful life did so 
much that his memory will long be cherished by those who knew 
him. Two of the most outstanding characteristics of the deceased 
were enunciated by the officiating minister, Rev. Thomas Smith, 
who had known him practically all of his life (the preacher's). 
First, his life was such that no one could come into contact with 
him without carrying away a new and bette4r view of life; second, 
no man ever came to Mr. Lucius' door in want and went away 
hungry. He was a friend to all, regardless of race or creed.