Obituaries:  Dan Silas, Sabine Parish       S-420
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 17, 2002
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Dan Silas (Photo)

  Funeral services for Dan Silas, 89, of Erath, will be held at 10
a.m., Wednesday, April 17, at David Funeral Home in Erath. The
Rev. Wayne Duet will officiate. Mr. Silas passed away at his home
at 3:52 a.m., Monday, April 15, 2002.

  Interment will follow at 4 p.m., in St. Joseph Cemetery in Many.

  Mr. Silas was born on October 18, 1912, in Many. He moved to New
Iberia about 1942, and retired to Erath in 1970, following 46
years of service with Brown and Root Inc.

  He is survived by his widow, Thelma L. Silas of Erath; three
sons, Daniel G. Silas and his wife Anne of New Iberia, David J.
Silas and his wife Sandra of Jonesboro, Ark., and Johnnie E.
Silas and his wife Alesia of Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters,
Loretta S. Babin, and Effie M. Silas of New Iberia; two step
sons, Norris Baudoin and wife Eve of Perry, Robert Baudoin and
wife Shiray of Erath; and one step daughter, Emily B. Norris and
husband Jessie of New Iberia; three sisters, Lucille Procell of
Many, and Gertrude Ruston, and Ida Spears, both of Shreveport; 24
grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; four great-great
grandchildren; 13 step grandchildren; 16 step great
grandchildren; one step great-great grandchild.

  Mr. Silas was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and
Elizabeth Livingston Silas of Many; two brothers, Lee, and Jessie
Silas of Many; two sisters, Mary S. Toby of Many, and Lizzie S.
Casey of Houston, Texas; and one granddaughter, Tina Y. Buford of
New Iberia.

  Mr. Silas had a small farm near Erath, where he enjoyed
gardening and raising chickens, doves, and exotic birds. He was
affectionately known in the community as the "Cat Man" because of
his huge heart, and his inability to turn away any animal in
need. He fed any stray animal that came by, and doctored many of
God's creatures back to good health.

  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions
in Mr. Silas' name be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston
St., Suite 200, Lafayette, La., 70503.

  Pallbearers will be Kevin Silas, Guy Bonin, David Silas, Aston
Silas, Matthew Silas, Christopher Baudoin, Kirt Broussard, and
Conrad Babin II.

  Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Silas, David Silas, Johnnie
Silas, Norris Baudoin, Robert Baudoin, and Jessie Norris.

  David Funeral Home, Erath, La.