Obituaries: J. H. Canterbury, 1941, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: October 2, 1941 Winn Parish Enterprise

J. H. Canterbury Of Atlanta Is Buried Sunday

80 Year Old Retired Farmer Succumbs After Long Illness

J. H. Canterbury, 80 years of age, a resident of the Atlanta community most of
his entire life, and a retired farmer, died Saturday in a Shreveport hospital,
after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Canterbury was a member of the Atlanta Baptist Church and as long as his
health permitted, attended regularly and took an active part.

Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Strain of Simmsboro
officiating, assisted by the Rev. Fletcher of Selma.  Burial was in the
Atlanta Cemetery under the direction of Edmonds Funeral Home.  Pallbearers
were grandsons of the deceased.

Surviving are the widow; five sons, John Canterbury, Alexandria; Charles
Canterbury, Florine; Frank Canterbury, Magnolia, Ark.; A. G. Canterbury,
Atlanta; Dallas Canterbury, Houston, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. J. L.
Barberousse, Taylor, La.; 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.