Obituaries: J. T. Williams, 1969, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: May 22, 1969 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

Negro Man, 38, Dies Following Gunshot Wound

A 38 year old Negro was dead on arrival to Winnfield General Hospital after a
bullet from a .22 pistol penetrated his chest, Saturday night, at 7:30 p.m. in
the L. & A. addition.  Dead was J. T. Williams who lived in the L & A
addition.

Investigation of the shooting is still being conducted by the Winnfield Police
Department and the Winn Parish Sheriff's Office.  Witnesses said the shooting
was accidental.  Chief Deputy J. J. Crippen said the gun was owned by Clinton
Lee Turner, 22.  Turner reportedly took Williams to the hospital by car where
he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Williams was taken to Ben Johnson Funeral Home where arrangements are pending.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jean Williams, four children, Kerry Williams,
Patry Wayne, Antley Jerome, and Christopher Williams; two step children, Betty
Jean Williams and Jerry Williams.  Also his mother, Lucille G. Williams; a
sister, Cuba Maxine Harris, all of Winnfield; a brother, Kenneth Charles
Williams of Chicago, Ill.