Obituaries:  Carl A. Orchid, Sabine Parish       O-623
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jul 24, 1975
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Carl A. Orchid

  Carl A. Orchid, 74, of Many, died in Many on Thursday, July 17,
at 4:30 p.m., following an extended illness.

  Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Eunice Orchid of Many; four
sons, Bill Orchid of Many, Carl Orchid of Beaumont, Texas, W. A.
Orchid of Lakewood, California, and Jimmie Orchid of Spring,
Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Francis Blackshear of LaPorte, Texas,
Mrs. Millie Fontenot of Cypress, California, Mrs. Norma Dodson of
Covesville, Virginia, and Mrs. Linda Campbell of Many; two
sisters, Mrs. George Teat of Hope, Arkansas, and Mrs. J. B.
Stinnete of Port Arthur, Texas; 22 grandchildren, and six great
grandchildren.

  Orchid was a member of Many's Masonic Lodge No. 411 A&FM, and
the Sabine Chapter No. 171, Order of Eastern Star. He was also a
member of the First United Methodist Church of Many.

  Funeral services were held at the Many United Methodist Church
on Saturday, July 19, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Bill Sirman, and
the Rev. Brent Fleming officiating. Masonic rites were held in
the Florien Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren Meadows
Funeral Home.

  Pallbearers were Sam Hayes, Joe Palmer, Don Brooks, Arthur
DeLacerda, I. D. Bostain, and Doc Veuleman.