Obituaries: Robert C. Byrnes, 1976, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: July 7 & 14, 1976 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Robert C. Byrnes Dies In Houston

Robert C. Byrnes, 60, died in Houston, Texas early Wednesday, July 7, 1976
following heart surgery 11 days ago.  While funeral arrangements are 
incomplete, members of the family said that the remains would be brought
to Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield and that final rites would take place
some time Friday with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Mr. Byrnes was retired five years ago following a heart attack.  He was owner
and manager of Winn Motor Company in Winnfield up until his illness, having
assumed management following the death of his father, the late E. J. Byrnes,
with whom he had been associated in the business.

Mr. Byrnes was a member of the First Baptist Church and active in the Men's
Sunday School Bible Class.  He was also a member of the Board of Directors of
the Bank of Winnfield & Trust Company, a former Rotarian and during World War
II served in the Air Corps with the rank of Major.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Milam Byrnes; two daughters, Mrs. James
(Helene) Walker of Winnfield and Mrs. Wayne (Lynn) Watson of Ruston; one
grandchild, Rachel Walker; one sister, Mrs. Alma Cruse of Dallas; and one
niece, Mrs. Sonya Carpenter of Houston.

No. 2

Funeral Rites For R. C. Byrnes Held Friday

Funeral services for Robert C. Byrnes, who died July 7, 1976, were held at 2
p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Calvin Phelps officiating.

Burial, under direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield was in Garden of
Memories Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Byrnes of Winnfield; two daughters,
Mrs. Helene Walker of Winnfield and Mrs. Lynn Watson of Ruston; one sister,
Mrs. Alma Cruise of Houston; and one granddaughter.

Pallbearers included Dick Heard, Robert Heard, Marvin Carraway, James Russell,
Tommy Harrel, Jr., Dr. J. R. McElwee, L. L. Brewton, Sr., and Micky Simmons.