Obituaries:  J. H. McNeely, Sabine Parish       M-254
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Feb 8, 1935
Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith
              tammy@cp-tel.net




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The Sabine Index - J. H. McNeely

  8 Feb 1935 - J. H. McNeely, age 63, died suddenly at his home here
last Thursday morning at 8 o'clock.

  Mr. McNeely's sudden death came as a shock to his many friends and
this entire section, as he was apparently in good health.

  Mr. McNeely was born and reared in Many, his father being one of
the early settlers.  He entered into the mercantile business while
a young man and continued that trade until his death.

  He served as Clerk of Court following the death of his brother,
Edward, a number of years ago.  He held that office until an election
could be held.  He also served on the Town Council, having been
connected with that body since 1903 and was still an active member
and clerk of that body at the time of his death.

  Mr. McNeely was also a director in the Sabine State Bank and
treasurer of the Sabine Parish Fair.

  All enterprises of civic betterment , educational advancement and
general welfare of his fellowmen received his utmost support.  He was
one of the leading merchants and business men of the Sabine parish
and the town of Many.  Then entire parish regrets the passing of such
a man, who was noted for his generosity and kindness.

  Funeral services were conducted at the family residence last Friday
at 3 p.m. with Rev. W. T. Gray officiating, being assisted by Rev.
J. B. Williams and Rev. J. M. Pate.  Interment was in the Many
cemetery.

  The deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. J. M.
Jordan and Miss Mary Ellen, of Many; two sons, Joe, Jr., and Bennie;
two sisters, Mrs. Birdie Johnson of Houston, Texas and Mrs. J. V.
Nash, Sr. of Many.

  Active pallbearers were W. M. Knott, Dr. J. K. Phares, W. H. Ponder,
J. J. Blake, R. B. Jackson, O. E. Williams, Freeman Perry, and J. W.
Redding.