Obituaries: Rev. James W. Vick, 1932, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: September 8, 1932 Winn Parish Enterprise

Rev. J. W. Vick, Age 88 Years, Dies Tuesday

Funeral Services Held at Family Residence Wednesday With Rev. Stokes in Charge

Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dora Bevill, on Tuesday, September 6,
at 9:30 p.m., Rev. James W. Vick, aged 88 years, 7 months, and 6 days.

Funeral services were held at the family residence at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Rev. Alwin S. Stokes, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, conducted the
service.  Interment was in the family burial plot in the Winnfield Cemetery.

Though practically an invalid for the past three years, Mr. Vick was seriously
ill only about three weeks preceding his death.

He was born in the state of Georgia, January 30, 1844.

He came to Winnfield with his family about thirty-five years ago and has
resided here since that time.  Just a short time after he moved to Winnfield
his wife died.  After this sad occurrence he devoted himself to the care of
rearing his five daughters, who were all small.  Mr. Vick was a member of the
Presbyterian Church.  Nearly forth years ago he was ordained to the Gospel
ministry and for many years he was active as a minister.  In addition to his
ministerial work he followed the carpenter's trade until failing health forced
him to retire from active labor.  He was a kind, Christian gentleman and held
in the highest esteem by all his associates.

During the four years of the war between the states, Mr. Vick served in the
Union Army.

Surviving the deceased are Mrs. Dora Bevill and Mrs. Nora Sharp, of Winnfield;
Mrs. R. R. Smelley, of Bienville; Mrs. Roy Boyett, of Frankston, Texas, and
Mrs. Maggie V. Smith, of Santa Monica, Calif.