Obituaries: Clem Pendarvis, 1928, Winn Parish, LA
Submitter: Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
Source: Winnfield News-American
Date: October 26, 1928
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Citizen of Ward 2 Dies of Accidental Gunshot Injuries

Clem Pendarvis Meets Tragic Death Early Saturday Morning

Funeral services for Clem Pendarvis, aged 39 years, who was accidentally
killed early Saturday morning, were held Sunday afternoon near Tullos in
LaSalle Parish.

Mr. Pendarvis who resided in Ward two had attended a dance at the home of his
brother, Troy Pendarvis, and was one of the last to leave.  As he started out
at a rear door he accidentally kicked a single barrel 12 gauge shotgun which
was loaded with squirrel shot.  The gun fell down the steps, the hammer
striking a solid part of the steps, causing the gun to be discharged, the full
load entering Pendarvis' thigh.  He died from loss of blood within fifteen
minutes.

Coroner Fittz visited the scene of the accident and found that the shooting
was accidental.

The victim of the tragedy is survived by a wife and five children.