John E. Williams, Vernon Parish Louisiana
Submitted by Avis Miller
Date: September 11, 2007



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The Leesville Leader, June 24, 1937

Former Member Vernon Parish School Board Died Friday
The death of John E. Williams, who died at his home in the Rosepine community 
early Friday morning, marked the passing of one of the oldest and most prominent 
citizens of that section of Vernon parish. Mr. Williams died at the age of 75, 
following a long illness. Funeral services were held at the family residence 
at 10 o’clock Saturday morning, with the Rev. Hamitt of DeRidder officiating.  
Burial was in the Elmwood cemetery under the direction of the Dennis funeral 
home.

Mr. Williams was a native of Vernon parish, and had resided in the Rosepine 
section for many years, where he was held in the highest esteem by his many 
friends. For many years he was active in the business, civic and political 
affairs of his community and the parish. He served as a member of the Vernon 
parish School Board from 1911 to 1917, having been elected from his ward for 
a six year term.

The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Tera Holifield, of Rosepine, 
Mrs. Nettie Hughes, of Oretta, and Mrs. Edna Camp, of Vidor, Texas. Also 
surviving are a number of grandchildren and other relatives.