Obituaries: J. P. Pye, 1926, Winn Parish, LA
Submitter: Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
Source: Winnfield News-American
Date: April 23, 1926
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Mr. J. P. Pye of Mt. Lebanon Dies Saturday

Saturday morning, April 17th, at 5 o'clock at the family home in Mt. Lebanon,
the death angel who had been hovering near for four weeks, claimed the soul of
Mr. J. R. Pye, and though his passing was marked by the same sweet peaceful
manner of hjis life, he left many to mourn the going of one who had proved
faithful in all things and whose gentle influence had meant so much.

At the time of his death, Mr. Pye had reached the advanced age of 79 years, 8
months, and 19 days, and until, he was taken ill about six years ago he was
active in business and church affairs of North La.  He was a devout and
consecrated member of the Baptist Church and ever lent his influence to the
upbuilding of that which was for good in his community.

He was buried Sunday afternoon in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery after the funeral
service at the Baptist Church conducted by Dr. G. H. Crutcher, pastor of the
Baptist Church of Winnfield, and Rev. C. C. Young of Arcadia, and which was
attended by hundreds of friends and relatives.

Many, many beautiful floral offerings were sent by friends who wished to
express their sympathy in the loss of this good man.

At the bedside when death came were his wife, seven chldren, Mrs. B. L.
Anderson and Mrs. Charles Gibson of Winnfield, Mrs. Mc. N. Davis of Minden, P.
G. Pye of Bienville, H. H. Pye of Fullerton, A. E. Pye of Phoenix, Ariz., and
his stepson, J. E. Dutton and wife, also several grandchildren.

Mrs. H. H. Pye and daughter, Marie of Shreveport, Mrs. Nettie Pye of
Alexandria, Messers. Chas. Gibson and B. L. Anderson of Winnfield, attended
the funeral services.

The News-American joins the other friends of the family in extending our
deepest sympathy in their great sorrow.