Obituaries:  Mr. Jimmy Ray Meshell, Sabine Parish       M-240
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 13, 2002
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Mr. Jimmy Ray Meshell (photo)

  Mr. Jimmy Ray Meshell, 61, died Feb 5. He was a native of
Zwolle, where his parents reside. He had been a resident of
Henderson, and Tyler, Texas for several years.

  A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m., Feb 8, at Cathedral of
Immaculate Conception Church in Tyler, Texas, with interment
following at Pinecrest Cemetery. Father Gus Tharappel officiated.

  Mr. Meshell was preceded in death by his infant brother, Joseph
Meshell; infant daughter, Mary; wife Ruth Meshell; grandparents,
Steve and Ascenlcon Sepulvado, and Taylor and Louise Meshell.

  Survivors include his parents, Walter and Cora Meshell of
Zwolle; children, Sherry A. Meshell of Many, Jimmy Ray Meshell
Jr. of Longview, Texas, Donna Reed, Dennis Meshell, Donnie Brown,
and Danny Brown, all of Tyler; brothers and sister, Walter
Meshell Jr. and wife Marily, David Meshell and Linda, all of
Zwolle, Rufus Meshell of Shreveport, and Ruby Lyons of Bossier
City; grandchildren; special friend, Vertie Williamson of
Henderson; and a host of nieces and nephews.

  Jim loved his family. He always looked forward to coming home.
He loved his native home, and never forgot any of his family
members, grandparents, and all of the cousins.

  Jim moved away to Shreveport for a few years, and then on to
Texas. He lived in many cities, but he chose Henderson, Texas as
his home.

  He was a dedicated worker. He loved to cook and have his
children over, the more the merrier.

  For the ones who knew him, you knew his talents, He loved his
Rock and Roll music. He was an excellent dancer, loved his fun,
and never met a stranger.

  Jim and his friend danced every Saturday night. Our Jim will be
greatly missed by the ones who knew him, with his humorous
personality.

  Big brother, we will all miss you.