Obituaries:  Vandy Pentecost, Sabine, Vernon Parish       P-532
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Nov 11, 1982
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Vandy Pentecost

  Vandy Pentecost, age 73, died Monday, November 8, 1982, at
Fraser Hospital in Many. Mr. Pentecost was a resident of Sabine
Parish all of his life, having been born at Mt. Carmel. He was
descended from the late John and Josie Pentecost.

  Mr. Pentecost was a member of Little Flock Baptist Church, where
he served as a deacon for many years.

  Vandy was the beloved husband of Aleen Pentecost of Many. He is
also survived by two daughters, Nell Alford of Many, Kay Self of
Shreveport; four grandchildren, Dana Alford, Walker Alford,
Kimberli Self, and Kelbi Self; two sons-in-law, Brue Alford of
Many, and Doug Self of Shreveport. His surviving brothers and
sisters are Ellis Pentecost of Ft. Jesup, Alton Pentecost, Eula
Smith, Mamie Pentecost, all of Mt. Carmel, Edna Wallace of
Converse, and Mary Burkett of Ringgold.

  Funeral services were scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m.,
at Little Flock Baptist Church, with interment at the Little
Flock Cemetery. Officiating at the services were Brother Elcie
Walker, and Brother Louis Skinner. Services were under the
direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home.

  Active pallbearers were Phillip Tate, Don Terrell, Jay Thorton,
Don Burkett, Joe Wallace, and John Smith. Serving as honorary
pallbearers were C. G. Bullard, Buey Woodle, Sonny Miller, S. J.
Edmunson, Ralph Vines, and Austin Strange.