Obituaries: H. C. Lea, 1931, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: March 12, 1931 Winn Parish Enterprise

Funeral Services For Oldest Employee of T. & G. Railway Held

Funeral services for H. C. Lea, who had been in the employ of the Tremont &
Gulf Railway Company for over twenty-five years, were held at the Salem
Graveyard, near Eros Monday, the Rev. Alwin Stokes, pastor Winnfield
Presbyterian Church, in charge.

Mr. Lea, 60 years of age, died at his home in Sikes late Saturday night with
heart trouble.  He had been a resident of Sikes four years, coming there from
Eros and was originally from Texas.  He was agent at the Sikes depot.

The deceased is survived by his wife and three children, Miss Mina Lea of
Sikes, Miss Lillian B. Lea of Mississippi, and Mrs. Ezra Rogers of Monroe; and
a son and daughter by a former marriage, who reside in Texas.