Obituaries: Arthur B. Tramel, Sabine Parish T-654 Source: Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 5, 1979 Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck carlrad@earthlink.net ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Dr. Arthur B. Tramel (Photo) Dr. Arthur B. Tramel, 86, one of Many's leading citizens, died Wednesday, March 28, at Fraser Hospital North, after a short illness. Dr. Tramel, who was one of the leading pioneers of Many, had served as a dentist for the community for the past 62 years. He was born in the Bayou Scie community on July 7, 1890, and attended the Fort Jesup Masonic Elementary school at Fort Jesup. He was also a graduate of Many High School. Dr. Tramel spent many of his summers raising cotton and working to have enough money to attend the Louisiana State Normal College. He later received his teacher's certificate from the college. After receiving his certificate, he taught 60 students in the one room Black Jack School in Imperial Calcasieu Parish from 1913-14. He also taught in the one room Pine Knot School in Lewingtown for three months. He was also a graduate of the Atlanta Dental College, which is now Emery University in Atlanta, Ga. During the last two summers of his schooling, he returned to the area, and practiced limited dentistry throughout the Sabine Parish. In 1917, Dr. Tramel established his first dental office above the People's State Bank, now K and W Clothing, and continued his dental practice until shortly before his death. In March 1919, he married the former Eura Smith of Fort Jesup. They had two children, a son, Charley B. Tramel, who is now a dentist in Many, and Mrs. Marjorie Ward of Lake Charles. The family lived in a large frame house on San Antonio Ave. In 1949, Dr. Tramel moved his office from the People's State Bank building to its present location on San Antonio Ave. At that time he also bought several buildings in the block. He is responsible for completing the Sabine Theatre, which was partially finished when he purchased it. One of Dr. Tramel's greatest hobbies was building. He is partially responsible for many buildings throughout our area. He also loved playing dominoes, room and croquet. At various times throughout his life, Dr. Tramel has been an owner of the Nehi Bottling Co. and the Sabine Index. He is also responsible for building the Massingill Funeral Home located at the KCS tracks on Hwy 6, and was instrumental in the construction of the present funeral home known as Warren Meadows Funeral Home. Dr. Tramel has served as a Mason in the local lodge, for the past 61 years. He was honored with a certificate for Many Lodge No. 411 F and AM, being a Mason for 50 years on Oct. 21, 1968. He was also a life member of the American Dental Association, and has been a long time member of the First Methodist Church of Many. Funeral services for Dr. Tramel were held Thursday, March 29, at 3 p.m., in the First United Methodist Church of Many, with the Rev. Ray Spiller officiating. Burial followed in the Fort Jesup Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Charley B. Tramel of Many; and a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Ward of Lake Charles; one brother, James A. Tramel Jr. of Carmichael, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Builteman of Many, and Pearl Tramel, also of Many; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers for the funeral were Pete Abington, J. J. Blake Jr., R. L. Clark Jr., E. L. Edwards Jr., Kenneth McCormic, and H. Q. Pugh. Businessmen all along San Antonio Avenue knew Dr. Tramel well, and could set their clocks by Dr. Tramel walking to and from his office for lunch each day. The women of the community will remember his friendly hellos as he tipped his hat to them. Dr. Tramel was well loved throughout the community, and will be greatly missed.