Obituaries: James Drew McLaren, 1958, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: June 5, 1958 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

James D. McLaren, Winn Native, Died June 1, in Arkansas

James Drew McLaren, a native of Winn Parish, died June 1, at his home in Pine
Bluff, Arkansas, following a heart attack suffered on the same day.

Mr. McLaren had for many years lived at Springhill, La., but had for the last
two years resided at 719 West Barrague St., Pine Bluff.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 2, at 4:30 p.m. in the First Baptist
Church of Sprinhill.  Rev. Ady J. Smith of Marlton, Ark., assisted by Rev. L.
S. Walker, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Springhill, and Rev. W. N>
Pascal of Spring Branch Church, conducted the last rites.  Burial was in
Spring Branch Cemetery, near Springhill, Masonic rites and the American Legion
services were rendered.

Mr. McLaren was for many years owner and manager of gasoline service stations
and auto parts, retailing.  He was previously employed in the construction
department of the International Paper Mill, Springhill.  He also did
engineering work for the mill.  Two years ago he went to Pine Bluff to do
engineering work for International's new paper mill there.  He became ill
several months ago.

A veteran of World War II, Mr. McLaren was active in religious, civic, and
local affairs.  He was a Mason and a member of the American Legion.

Born in Atlanta, La., on July 20, 1910, Mr. McLaren was 47 years old at the
time of his death.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lottie Mitchell McLaren, formerly of the
Wheeling community and now of Pine Bluff; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E.
McLaren of Springhill; four sisters, Mrs. Bertie Mae Fowler, Seagrave, Texas;
Mrs. Elvie Tisdale, Springhill; Mrs. Hattie Lee Thomas, Baton rouge; and Mrs.
Mary Halterman, Springhill; two brothers, W. I. McLaren, Oklahoma City, Okla.;
and Pugh McLaren, a twin, of Montgomery.