Obituaries:  Allen C. Stoker, Sabine Parish       S-326
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 11, 1947
Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith
              tammy@cp-tel.net




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The Sabine Index - Allen C. Stoker

  11 Jun 1947 - Allen C. Stoker of Fort Jesup community died at
his home Wednesday evening, July 2, on his 89th birthday after a
lingering illness.

  Mr. Stoker spent his entire life in Fort Jesup community, having
been born within one mile of his home. "Uncle Allen," as he was
called by both white and colored of the community, was widely
known as a progressive farmer and leader.

  Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Friday at Fort Jesup Baptist
church, conducted by Revs. Oliver Roberts and M. B. Atkins.
Interment was in the family plot at Fort Jesup cemetery under
direction Massingill funeral home.

  Mr. Stoker is survived by one son, Ross N. Stoker, Robeline;
five daughters, Mrs. John Lege, Robeline, Mrs. Kathryn Tillery,
Shreveport; Mrs. John L. Sharp, Mooringsport, Mrs. Era S. Pace,
New Iberia, and Mrs. Edwin L. Reed, Gibsland. Other surviving
relatives are two brothers, a sister, 11 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren, besides numerous nieces and nephews. His
friends were numbered by his acquaintances.

  Pallbearers were the following nephews: C. C. Stoker, Evie
Stoker, Morris Stoker, Carl Stoker, R. J. Stoker and Jack Winn.