Obituaries: William "Pete" Jones, 1958, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: January 30, 1958 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Pete Jones, Well Known Negro, Dies Of Heart Attack

William "Pete" Jones, 57, well known local Negro, died suddenly Sunday
afternoon of a heart attack.  Funeral services are scheduled this Sunday,
at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church near Choudrant in Lincoln Parish.

Pete, as he was known to many Winnfield residents, had worked for over 10
years as a paper carrier for the Winn Parish Enterprise, and was known to
white and colored alike for his faithful service in this capacity.

He also held part time employment with New Winnfield Drug Co., and performed
other services for a number of local people.  He often acted as a "Good
Samaritan," soliciting help members of his race in times of distress.

Pete was born and reared in Lincoln Parish, near Choudrant, and came to
Winnfield around 1940.  He was a former railroad worker, retired on account of
his health.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife, three children, a son, Jimmy, employed as pressman
at the Enterprise; two daughters, Irene and Murine, of Winnfield; and one
sisters, Elvada Simmons of Louisville, Ky.; and two grandchildren.