Obituaries:  J. A. Tabor, Sabine Parish       T-160
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 30, 1955
Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith
              tammy@cp-tel.net




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The Sabine Index - J. A. Tabor

  30 Sep 1955 - J. A. Tabor, age 71, passed away suddenly on
Sunday, Sept. 25 at Prothro hospital after suffering a heart
attack. He was apparently in good health prior to this time.

  Mr. Tabor was a loved and respected citizen, a friend to
everyone. When a young man he united with Bayou Scie Methodist
church where he served for many years as a steward. Shortly
before suffering the fatal attack, he told his family he felt
life his life here was about over, and he was ready to meet his
Lord. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jessie Durman Tabor, one
son, W. L. Tabor, Many; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Davis,
Belmont; Mrs. Erma Davis, Many; Mrs. Irene Chandler, Houston,
Texas; fourteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; three
brothers, Walter Tabor, Many; Lee Tabor, Anacoco; John Tabor,
Converse.

  Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Bayou Scie
Methodist church with Rev. James Lawton, pastor in charge,
assisted by Rev. O. S. Roberts and Rev. Willis Greer.

  Pallbearers were Willie Champion, D. M. Magee, O. V.
Webb, Sr., Ray Salley.

  Burial in the Bayou Scie cemetery with the Warren
Funeral Home in charge.