Obituaries: Rev. A. P. Durham, 1939, Winn Parish, LA
Submitter: Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
Source: Winnfield News-American 
Date: November 24, 1939
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Hold Final Rites For Well Known Baptist Preacher

Rev. A. P. Durham, 86 year old Baptist pastor, who grew up in Winn Parish and
preached here as well as in many other sections of the state, died Saturday
morning in the sanitarium at Mansfield.  Funeral services were conducted at
the Mansfield Baptist Church and interment was at Pelican Sunday afternoon.

A native of Georgia, Rev. Durham had come to Louisiana when only six years
old.  In widespread ministerial work he influenced many persons to follow his
faith.

Joab L. Durham of Atlanta, a brother, and Mrs. H. C. Bazar, a stepsister, are
among his survivors.  Four children are left: Mrs. Sarah henry of Alexandria,
Mrs. Hallie Barlow of Mansfield, Bertha of Jefferson, Tenn., and Robert of
Pineville; and also four sisters, Mrs. J. W. King of Marthaville, Texas, mrs.
L. King of Powhatan, Mrs. G. Box of Allen, and Mrs. Augusta Hogan of
Nacogdoches, Texas.