Obituaries: John T. McIlwain, 1939, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: November 23, 1939 Winn Parish Enterprise

Last Rites Held Saturday For J. I. McIlwain

Louisiana Pioneer Dies In Anson, Texas, Thursday

Mr. John T. McIlwain departed this life, November 16, 1939.  At the time of
his passing he was with his son, Johnnie McIlwain of Anson, Texas.

Mr. McIlwain, affectionately known as "Uncle" John by many of his friends
throughout this section, lived to the ripe age of ninety.  He was born in
Mississippi, November 5, 1849, being ninety years and eleven days of age at
the time of his passing.

There were few people, not in public life, more widely known than was Mr.
McIlwain.

He was honest, sincere, and upright.  He was a noble father, a loyal friend,
and a worthy citizen.  In this manner there was no ostentation, having lived a
plain and simple life, entirely above reproach.  How truly can it be said
that, "He was a man without gile."

Funeral services were held at 10:30 Saturday at Sardis.  Interment was made in
the Sardis Cemetery.

Mr. McIlwain was the father of fourteen children, nine of whom survive him. 
They are: five sons, Johnnie of Anson, Texas; Lafayette, Enon, La.; Crawford,
Corpus Christi, Texas; Charley, Mathis, Texas; and Ira of Long Beach,
California.  Four daughters survive, Mrs. Martha Payne, Albequerque, New
Mexico; Mrs. Tiny McManus, Mathis, Texas; Mrs. Edith O'Neal, Bunkie, La.; Mrs.
Ella Craig, State of Washington, and a host of grand and great grandchildren. 
Three sisters also survive, Mrs. Lizzie Gant, Bentley; Mrs. Marion Melton,
Winnfield, and Mrs. J. L. Durham, Atlanta.