Obituaries: Clyde Brewton, 1951, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: October 18, 1951 Winn Parish Enterprise

Clyde Brewton Dies From Accident Injuries

Winn's second traffic accident death in as many weeks took the life of Clyde
Brewton, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brewton of the Coldwater community in
Ward 10. Brewton died about 4 a.m. Monday as a result of injuries received in
a log truck accident about noon last Friday.

According to Winn Parish Sheriff C. M. Robinson, the accident occurred as
Brewton, traveling toward Calvin on Friendship-Calvin road, lost control of
his truck, loaded with logs. The accident occurred just inside Bienville
Parish. Brewton was haulding logs for the Brewton-Taylor mill.

He suffered a fractured skull, which proved fatal. He died in Winnfield
General Hospital after being treated for the injuries.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday in Antioch Methodist Church in
Ward 10 with Rev. C. M. Robinson officiating. He was assisted by Mrs. Mollie
Carpenter. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery under direction of a funeral home in
Jonesboro.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brewton; one brother, Robert
Lee, 17; two (?) sisters, Irene, Betty Joe, and Nellie Faye.

He is also survived by a host of relatives in Ward 10 and surrounding areas.