Obituaries: Thomas F. Waxley, 1929, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: February 28, 1929 Winn Parish Enterprise

Thomas F. Waxley of Corinth Is Dead

Thomas F. Waxley, age 45 years and 4 months died at his home near Winnfield
Sunday morning at 5:20 o'clock.  He was born in Winn Parish, reared in
Avoyelles Parish, near Bunkie, and later moved back to this parish.

In 1913 he united with the Baptist Church here.  Until his death he was
an active worker in the churches and Sunday Schools.

In all his daily work he stood faithfully for Christ's cause and kingdom.  He
was beloved of all who knew him and was held in high esteem among his many
friends.

The consolation that he left was, he was ready to meet his God.  Though needed
here on earth, Jesus chose to call him unto himself.  He will bemissed by his
friends and loved ones, but yet we can say "Thy will be done."

He was united in marriage to Miss Ella Mae Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.
H. Long, Dec. 5, 1903.  They were blessed with three children.

Mr. Waxley was a member of the Masonic and W. O. W. Lodges.

Those surviving him are as follows: his widow, Lloyd, Roy T., and Juanita
Waxley; two brothers, Gus Waxley of Wheeler, Albert Waxley of Rochelle, and a
host of relatives.

Relatives attending the services from out of town were Mrs. E. M. Plunkett of
Sarepta; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Coburn of Delhi; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Coburn of
Delhi; Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Long of Chatham; Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Guin of
Montgomery; Miss Eva B. Guin of Alexandria; Mrs. M. D. Hamm of Liberty, Texas.

Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. J. D. Kitchingham at 4:00 o'clock
Monday evening at the Corinth Church and burial was in the Corinth Cemetery.

The W. O. W. had charge of the services.

(In a related article published just above the obituary the following
appeared):

W. O. W. Have Charge Of Funeral Services Of T. F. Waxley

The following W. O. W. of Winnfield had charge of the funeral services of
Thomas F. Waxley, buried at Corinth Monday afternoon:

F. A. Dow, captain in charge of procession; B. O. Bass, C. C. and A. B.
Conner, Adj. Lt.; C. McGinty, Banker; J. W. Wasson, Clerk; P. K Abel, Master
of Ceremonies; B. L. Anderson, Watchman; W. A. Thornton, Sentry; M. F.
Lawrence, Escort; C. Russ and D. A. Gilbert, managers; Pallbearers: H. K.
Long, Lee Long, J. E. Conner, A. J. Long, J. E. Long, and J. N. Sowers.