Obituary, Washington Parish, LA
Taken from The Advocate, Fri, 10 Nov 2000
Submitted by Don W. Johnson, Prepared by Carolyn Brumfield Henderson


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The Advocate, Nov. 10, 2000

KUHN,LOUIS R.
A resident of Franklinton, he died at his home Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000,
with his wife of 63 years, Maxine Kuhn, and other family members in his
presence. A lifelong resident of Washington Parish, he worked as a youth
for the Great South Lumber Co. of Bogalusa. For 43 years, he was the
manager of Gold Seal Creamery of Franklinton. He was well known throughout
the dairy business during the years when Franklinton was referred to as The
Center of the DairyIndustry. In later years, he was employed with the First
Baptist Church of Franklinton and Crain Funeral Home. He was a member of
First Baptist Church and Friendship Sunday School class. He placed great
emphasis during his lifetime on the educational pursuits of his children.
He will be remembered for his love and devotion to his family, his keen
sense of humor and the pleasure he derived from fellowship with his
numerous friends and relatives. He is survived by his wife, Maxine George
Kuhn; a daughter, Mary Louise Kuhn Booty and son-in-law, Melvin Farnell
Booty; a son, G. Wayne Kuhn, and daughter-in-law, Sarah Kennedy Kuhn, all
of Franklinton; a son, L. Robert Kuhn Jr., and daughter-in-law, Barbara
Breeden Kuhn, Baton Rouge; a sister, Grace Kuhn Jones; a brother, Carson
Odom; four grandchildren, Leslie Catherine Kuhn, Christopher Wayne Kuhn,
Laura Rebecca Kuhn and Lisa Michelle Kuhn; numerous nieces and nephews; and
a special caregiver, Tammy Carlisle. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Kate Givens Kuhn Odom and Valley Kuhn; three brothers, Eton Kuhn,
Barney Kuhn and Waldo Odom; and a sister, Myrtis Kuhn Carrier. Visitation
at Crain Funeral Home, Franklinton, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and
after 10 a.m. Sunday. Funeral services at First Baptist Church,
Franklinton, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Karl Tingle,
Dr. Jerry Barlow and the Rev. Ben Morgan officiating. Graveside rites will
follow at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bogalusa, conducted
by the Rev. John Gilbert. The family suggests memorial donations to
Washington Parish Fair Project Playground, 1027 Main St., Franklinton, LA
70438 or to a charity of one's choice.