Obituaries: David E. Gaar, 1931, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: July 23m 1931 Winn Parish Enteprise

Death Claims One Of Winn Parish's Oldest Citizens

Last Rites Held At New Hope Cemetery Tuesday Afternoon


Death, Monday night, claimed David E. Gaar, one of the oldest and most
prominent residents of Winn Parish.  His death however, which was caused by
heart trouble, was not wholly unexpected, as he had been in ill health for
some months past.  His condition, however, during the past few days, had been
extremely critical, and he only grew constantly weaker, until relieved by the
death angel.

" Uncle" David, as he was known by hundreds of people throughout this section,
was 87 years of age, having been born in Georgia in 1844.  He came to this
state, together with his parents, when he was only 13 years of age, and the
family settled at Gaar's Mill, which community still retains his name.

On March 24, 1870, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Amanda
Elizabeth Grisham, and to this union eleven children were born, nine of whom
are still living.  His wife died some eight years ago.  He is survived by the
following: a sister, Mrs. J. R. Bird, Dodson; a brother, J. A. Gaar, Dodson,
and the following sons and daughters: Miss Zella Gaar, Dodson, Mrs. D.  M.
Stovall, Shreveport, Mrs. J. B. Payne, Dodson, John E. Gaar, Shreveport,
Barton E. Gaar, Bosco, J. W. Gaar, Gaars Mill, L. M. Gaar, Minden, as well as
numerous friends and relatives to mourn his demise.

Twenty-nine years ago, "Uncle Dave" together with his family saw fit to remove
to Dodson, where they have resided continuously since.

Years ago, he became a devout member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and
also a member of the local Masonic order, and has retained such memberships
until his death. 

Rev. I. A. Patton, pastor of the New Hope M. E. Church, Rev. C. C. Weir,
pastor of the First Methodist Church, Winnfield, Rev. George Fox, pastor of
the Dodson M. E. Church, and Rev. Alwin Stokes, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, Winnfield, paid a splendid tribute to the past life and
accomplishments of the deceased man, stating that this section had lost a most
valuable citizen in his passing, they each spoke in highly favorable terms of
the man who "has gone before, but who will not be forgotten."