Obituaries: Harold Mobley, 1941, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: March 6, 1941 Winn Parish Enterprise

Harold Mobley, Victim of Burns, Succumbs Mar. 1

Harold Mobley, 16, who was badly burned three weeks ago near the home of his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Capps of Georgetown, died in a local clinic
Friday.

The youth built a fire out in the woods about 200 yards in front of his
grandparents' home, went to sleep and awoke with his clothes afire.  He became
frightened and started to run to a nearby creek but in his excitement ran in
the opposite direction.  Almost all of his clothing was burned from his body.

Funeral services were held at the Winnfield Presbyterian Church here Saturday
at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Alwin Stokes and Rev. H. H. McBride.  Interment
was in the Winnfield Cemetery.

The deceased is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Skains; a half brother, Dale Skains, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Capps of Georgetown.