Obituaries: Col. Stephen R. "Swords" Lee, 1929, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: February 14, 1929 Winn Parish Enterprise

Col. Swords Lee Of Alexandria Dead

The people of Winnfield were shocked on Wednesday to learn of the death of
Colonel Stephen R. Lee, better known as "Swords" Lee, at his home in
Alexandria Wednesday morning.  Colonel Lee has been for many years a well
known figure in this section.

A native of Mississippi, he came to Louisiana when but a lad, with his
parents, who settled in Grant Parish, and where after receiving his education
in the public schools, he taught school for some years.  He was appointed by
Gov. Foster to be assessor of Grant Parish, was later elected member of the
state legislature, and for many years was President and General Manager
of the Lee Lumber Company which operated the large mill at Tioga.  He has been
for years prominent in political affairs in the state, and was well known in
all political and civic affairs in the state, and was well known in all
political and civic affairs.  He has resided in Alexandria since 1898.

Colonel Lee leaves a number of relatives to mourn his passing, among them
being Mrs. Leonard Smith, of Winnfield, a sister, and Albert Smith and Houston
Smith, who are nephews.  A large number of Winnfield citizens attended the
funeral in Alexandria Thursday, which was held at the First Methodist Church
there by Dr. Holmes, pastor, assisted by Dr. DeVane, of the Emmanuel Baptist
Church.  Colonel Lee was 70 years of age at the time of his death.