Obituaries: Henry James, 1939, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: April 28, 1939 Winnfield News-American

Henry James, 75, Claimed By Death At Verda Home

Henry James, who for the past several years has been in ill health, died at
his home in Verda last Saturday, April 22, at the age of 75 years, 10 months,
and 28 days.

The funeral was held Sunday, April 23, at the Iatt Cemetery by Sister Wardlow.

He was born in Alabama in 1863 and was an active member of the Iatt Baptist
Church where he was a deacon.

Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Lou Lasyone James, one brother John James of
Pineville, and Mrs. Lora Marker, a sister from Arkansas.  By his first wife,
Miss Molly Ware, one son, Charlie James, and seven daughters, Mrs. G. P.
McManus of Atlanta, La., Mrs. R. F. Albright, Mrs. G. S. Chelette of Goose
Creek, Texas, Mrs. C. D. Chelette of Pelly, Texas, Mrs. H. J. Hale of Verda,
Mrs. H. A. Erby of Pelly, Texas, and Mrs. J. G. Sigler, Dry Prong.  He is
survived by 54 living grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.