Obituaries:  Mr. Joseph Mallard, Sr., Sabine, Natchitoches Parish       M-463
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 9, 2002
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Mr. Joseph Mallard, Sr. (Photo)

  Mr. Joseph Mallard Sr. died Dec. 17, 2001. He was born in
Marthaville on Oct. 22, 1902. He was the son of the late Lucy
Hilton Jenkins, and Allen Mallard. During his childhood years,
his family lived in Marthaville.

  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Dec. 26, at New Jerusalem
Baptist Church, with interment following at Marthaville Cemetery.

  On Jan. 31, 1925, he married Harriett B. Richardson, who
preceded him in death. To this union, four children, Joseph
Mallard Jr., Geneva M. Curry, Henry Mallard, and Johnny Mallard
were born.

  Two children, Johnny Mallard, and Mary Honore preceded him in
death. He and his family lived in Marthaville for a number of
years. He later moved from Natchitoches Parish to Sabine Parish,
where he remained until his death.

  He accepted Christ under the leadership of the Rev. Clois
Rodgers, and was baptized by Pastor Rodgers and Deacon Jairot
Curry.

  Survivors include three children, Joseph Mallard Jr., Geneva M.
Curry, and Henry Mallard, all of Many; 30 grandchildren; 71 great
grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends.

  The family of Joseph Mallard Sr. express sincere appreciation,
with grateful hearts, and sincere gratitude for the many kind
expressions during his illness and death. May God continue to
bless each of you.

  Pallbearers were William E. Curry Jr., Jairot C. Curry, Erskine
W. Curry, Curry C. Hale, Chapanez L. Hale, and George M. Hale.
Honorary pallbearers were Deacons and Trustees of New Jerusalem
Baptist Church.