Obituaries: Jack Kite, 1961, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: December 28, 1961 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Natural Causes Ruled In Death Of Jack Kite

Officials have reported that the death of Jack Kite, 72, of St. Maurice
resulted from natural causes.

Sheriff Sanford Jordan said the body was discovered in four feet of water at
the end of the highway culvert about 2 p.m. December 21 and that Mr. Kite was
last seen alive between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. December 6.

He lived alone in a cabin just south of King's Store which is located on the
west side of U. S. Highway 71 a mile south of St. Maurice.

Authorities said that Mr. Kite customarily took his meals at a Negro residence
200 yards south of his cabin and would walk beside Highway 71 enroute.

Residents in the neighborhood became concerned about the man's absence
December 20 and the completely submerged body was discovered within minutes
after the search party was organized.

The cause of death was determined by an autopsy, Jordan said.

Graveside services were held at 10:30 Friday, December 22 at the St. Maurice
Cemetery and were directed by Southern Funeral Home.

Mr. Kite is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Earl Fredieu of New Verda.