Obituaries:  Harris Williams, Sabine Parish       W-452
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 1, 1976
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Harris Williams

  Harris Williams, 82, of Mississippi St. in Many, was found dead
Sunday morning, Dec. 28, according to the Many Police Dept.

  According to Assistant Chief of Police El Patterson, Williams
had been collecting debts on Many's eastside when he became ill.
An unidentified Negro lady delivered Williams to his home, and
told a neighbor of the man's plight. The neighbor gave Williams
some medicine and returned a few hours later with some lunch for
the ailing man.

  It was at this time that Williams was discovered dead. The Many
Police Dept. was notified, and Asst. Chief Patterson answered the
call.

  According to Patterson, the coroner ruled the death due to
natural causes.

  Williams was retired from the La. State Highway Dept.

  Survivors include three sons, M. H. Williams of DeRidder, Howard
E. Williams of Citronelle, Ala., and Rhodrick Williams of
Oklahoma City, Okla.; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Alice Treese of
Alvin, Tex.; one brother, Luther Williams of Many; 12
grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

  Funeral services were held in the Warren Meadows Funeral Chapel
Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Johnnie Rhodes officiated.
Burial was in Fenders Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren
Meadows Funeral Home.