Obituaries: James Dawson, 1945, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: August 9, 1945 Winn Parish Enterprise

Last Rites Held Here Monday For James Dawson

James Dawson, 50 some-odd years of age, died suddenly at his home in Overton,
Texas, Sunday, August 5.  The remains were brought to Winnfield Monday
afternoon where funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church
with the pastor Rev. H. H. McBride in charge.  He was assisted by Rev. J. A.
Cockerham.  Interment was made in the Winnfield Cemetery.

A native of Winn Parish, near Georgetown, Mr. Dawson had made his home in
Texas for the past several years.

Surviving are three sons and two daughters, Mrs. Ophelia Hill, Mrs. Inez
_____, Pleas, Harrell, and Olan Dawson, all of Overson, Texas.  He also leaves
three brothers, John of Monroe, Bob of Winnfield, and Henry R. Dawson of
Corinth; and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Oswald, Center, Texas; Mrs. Matt Barlow,
Texas; and Mrs. Maude Wheat, Pollock.