Obituaries: John Barry Wilder, 1942, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: April 17, 1942 Winnfield News-American

John Barry Wilder, Jordan Hill Resident Buried April 8 At Corinth

John Berry Wilder, 84 years eleven months and two days, was claimed by death
Tuesday, April 7, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wilder of Jordan Hill,
with whom he had made his home for twenty-two years.

He had been in failing health for the past few years and was confined to his
bed for the past three weeks.

The deceased was never married, was a member of the Methodist Church for more
than 30 years, holding membership at Lewis Chapel.

Funeral services were held at Corinth Church Wednesday afternoon, with the
Rev. H. B. Hysell, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Winnfield
officiating.  Interment was in the cemetery where the church is located.

Surviving the deceased are four nephews, T. J. Wilder, Jessie Wilder, of
Jordan Hill; John Wilder of Sicily Island; Jack Wilder of Bastrop and one
niece, Mrs. John Moore, Sr. of Moore, and a host of friends and other
relatives.

Pallbearers were Joel Nugent, Calvin Nugent, Lawrence Nugent, great nephews,
Lavelle Nugent, a great great nephew, Houston Jordan and Ellis Jordan, close
friends.

Those attending the funeral of J. B. Wilder from elsewhere include Mr. and
Mrs. Lawrence Nugent and children; Mr. and Mrs. Joel Nugent and children; Mr.
and Mrs. Calvin Nugent and Doyle Nugent, all of Rochelle; Mr. and Mrs.
Dolphus Nugent and family and Jack Nugent of Bastrop; Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Wilder and daughter, Lorene, Mr. and Mrs. Earlsey Wilder of Bastrop.