T. J. Meshell, Obit of; Sabine, Louisiana
(May 19, 2004) 
Submitter: Mike Gunter
Source: Warren Meadows Funeral Home; Many, La
Date: 17 Jun 2004
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T. J. Meshell

T. J. Meshell, 79, of Noble died after a lengthy illness on May 19,
2004.
He was a life long resident of Ebarb and St. Ann's Catholic Church.
He was a retired school bus driver, had raised cattle and was in the
timber industry for many years. T. J. was a veteran of WWII, during
which he was assigned to the 83rd "Thunder Bolt" Division, 330 
Infantry, 1st Battalion. His journey started "D-day", then to St. Malo,
and off to Luxembourg, to the Hurtgen Forest, to Ardenes, to the Harz
Mountains, crossed the Elbe River and met the Russians going into
Germany. Their motto "True to the End". Meshell received four bronze
campaign stars, two silver stars, and conduct medals and ribbons.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., May 21 at St. Ann's Catholic
Church with interment following at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery in
Ebarb. Father Kenneth Williams officiated.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Elsie Pearl Meshell of Ebarb,
daughters, Karen Brandon and husband Tim, of Keatchie, Nelda Martinez
and friend, Scotty Ebarb of Zwolle, and Cheryl Raney and husband Jody
of Shreveport, two brothers, Herman Meshell and wife, Maggie, of
Noble and Elders Meshell and wife Genese of Monroeville, Ala.;
four sisters, Catherine Procell and husband A. J. of Joaquin, Texas,
Margie Ebarb of Noble, Theresa Altice of Houston, Texas, and Vernita
Goodwin of Shreveport; grandchildren, Alyssa, Leslie, Derrick, Trevor,
and Julianne; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Julie Meshell;
brother, R. J. Meshell, sister, Rena Rutherford; and daughter, Gail
Meshell.
Pallbearers were Greg Procell, Robert Manshack, Glen Sepulvado,
Ralph Sepulvado, Alben Sepulvado and Randall Martinez.
Special thanks to LSU Medical Center, Willis Knighton Pierrmont,
Dr Del Mundo and staff at Cornerstone Rehabilitation Hospital.

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