Obituaries: W. R. Sikes, 1942, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: December 31, 1942 Winn Parish Enterprise

W. R. Sikes Is Claimed By Death December 23rd

Funeral services for W. R. Sikes, who died at his home December 23, 1942, were
held at the Sikes Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. Christmas Eve, December 24. 
Rev. Tom Ratcliff, assisted by Rev. Grayson Emmons, officiated at the last
rites.  Interment was in the Sikes Cemetery.

Mr. Sikes, a lifelong resident of Sikes, La., was born May 6, 1876 and was 66
years, seven months, and 17 days old at the time of his death. 

He was one of the civic leaders of his community from his early life until the
time of his death.  He devoted his time as a church leader and served as clerk
of his church as long as his health permitted.  He was an ideal father and
husband and was loved by all who knew him.

Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Ella Thompson; one son, H. A. Sikes of
Sikes, and one daughter, Mrs. Tommy Barnes of Pineville; the following
brothers and sisters: J. W. Sikes, his twin brother of Sikes; I. A. Sikes,
Winnsboro; I. W. Sikes of Houston, Texas; Mrs. Edd Thornton, Dodson, La.; and
Mrs. Arley Thompson; Enterprise, La.