Obituaries: Amos Wills, 1941, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: August 7, 1941 Winn Parish Enterprise

A. Wills, Local Colored Businessman Succumbs

Was National Republican Committeeman From Winn Parish

Amos Wills, 47, colored, died at his home in the L. & A. Quarters Sunday at
noon, after suffering a stroke of paralysis at 6 o'clock that morning. 
Funeral services were held Thursday with interment in the Natchitoches
Cemetery.

Wills came to Winnfield thirty some-odd years ago from Natchitoches and
established a pressing shop and later a barber shop here.  He acquired
considerable property and was a leader among his people.  Wills occupied a
unique position being the national committeeman of the Republican party from
this parish.  He was financial secretary of the Morning Star Baptist Church
and when local school boards were allowed, was a member of the colored school
board of Winnfield.

He is survived by his wife, Mandy.