Obituaries: Lester Farr, 1944, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483

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From: January 6, 1944 Winn Parish Enterprise

Last Rites For Lester Farr Are Held Thursday

Funeral services for Lester Farr, 38, who died in a Norfolk, Va., hospital as
the result of influenza, on January 1, 1944, were held at the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Farr, Winnfield, Thursday, January 6, at 3 p.m. 
The Rev. Alwin Stokes, Presbyterian minister, had charge of the services.  He
was assisted by Rev. H. H. McBride, Baptist pastor, and Rev. H. B. Hysell,
Methodist pastor.  Interment was in the Winnfield Cemetery.

Formerly an employee of the American Creosote Works, Inc., Mr. Farr resided
here until several years ago when he went to Norfolk, Va.  At the time of his
death he was employed at the Navy shipyards.

He is survived by two children, Mary Louise and Lester, Jr.; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. M. M. Farr; two brothers, E. H. "Kidd" Farr of Winnfield, and Orean
of Chico, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. Lawrence Goodwin of Tullos.