Obituaries:  Riley Stoker, Sabine Parish       S-326
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 5, 1947
Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith
              tammy@cp-tel.net




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The Sabine Index - Riley Stoker

  5 Sep 1947 - Riley Stoker died suddenly of heart attack 12:25
a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at his home near Fort Jesup. His wife, a
granddaughter and Jess Higgins were present when the end came.

  Surviving are: his wife, Mrs. Leatha Jones Stoker and nine
children, four daughters and five sons, namely, Mrs. J. T.
Pilgrim, Robeline, Mrs. H. M. Burnham, Pearl River; Mrs. C. B.
Davis, Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Floyd Findlay, Shreveport. H. A.
Stoker, Mansfield; C. H. Stoker, Haynesville; Dr. Roland R.
Stoker, Charlotte, N. C.; C. B. and L. B. Stoker, Shreveport; 16
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

  Uncle Riley, as he was known throughout Sabine parish, where he
has resided since birth, was born June 27, 1868. He married Miss
Mammie Winn in 1890. After her death in 1899 he married Miss
Leatha Jones.

  Funeral services were held at Fort Jesup Baptist church with
Rev. Oliver Roberts officiating. "Does Jesus Care" and "Rock of
Ages" were beautifully sung by the church choir, Mrs. Edna
Stoker, director.

  Mr. Stoker was laid to rest beside his first wife in the family
plot in Fort Jesup cemetery to await the resurrection. The
following nephews acted as pallbearers: Robert Stoker, Morris
Stoker, C. C. Stoker, R. J. Stoker, Ross Stoker and C. B.
Jackson.