The Guardian-Journal (Homer, La) Sept. 21, 1944
J.P. Smith Died
Early Monday
At Haynesville
Rites Held From The First
Baptist Church Here
Tuesday at 10:00 O'clock a.m.
J.P. Smith died at the Haynesville sanitarium early Monday morning, following a long illness. Mr. Smith was born and reared in the Summerfield community, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Smith, pioneer citizens of that community.
He moved to Homer when a young man and engaged in the furniture business with his brother, the late John E. Smith. "Pat" as he is best known to his friends, moved to Vivian, La., where he engaged in the real-estate and oil business. He served Vivian for twelve years as Mayor.
In his younger days J.P. Smith had pronounced and decided views on religious matters and the teachings of the Bible and to these he gave much study, and later in life he united with the Primitive Baptist church and became an Elder of that faith. He was a good man possessed of an unbreakable faith in his maker.
Funeral services were held from the Homer Baptist church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev. N.E. Joiner, of Gibsland, assisted by Rev. Harold L. Rutledge, of the Homer church, officiating. Interment was in the Arlington cemetery.
Surviving are the widow, the former Miss Pearl Fortson, two sons, T./Sgt. Judson Smith, aviation mechanic, stationed in India, and Pfc. Jack Smith, of the Marines, at San Diego, Calif., and one grand-daughter Beverly Smith.
The Guardian-Journal joins a large circle of friends in Claiborne in extending sympathy.
J.P. Smith Died
Early Monday
At Haynesville
Rites Held From The First
Baptist Church Here
Tuesday at 10:00 O'clock a.m.
J.P. Smith died at the Haynesville sanitarium early Monday morning, following a long illness. Mr. Smith was born and reared in the Summerfield community, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Smith, pioneer citizens of that community.
He moved to Homer when a young man and engaged in the furniture business with his brother, the late John E. Smith. "Pat" as he is best known to his friends, moved to Vivian, La., where he engaged in the real-estate and oil business. He served Vivian for twelve years as Mayor.
In his younger days J.P. Smith had pronounced and decided views on religious matters and the teachings of the Bible and to these he gave much study, and later in life he united with the Primitive Baptist church and became an Elder of that faith. He was a good man possessed of an unbreakable faith in his maker.
Funeral services were held from the Homer Baptist church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev. N.E. Joiner, of Gibsland, assisted by Rev. Harold L. Rutledge, of the Homer church, officiating. Interment was in the Arlington cemetery.
Surviving are the widow, the former Miss Pearl Fortson, two sons, T./Sgt. Judson Smith, aviation mechanic, stationed in India, and Pfc. Jack Smith, of the Marines, at San Diego, Calif., and one grand-daughter Beverly Smith.
The Guardian-Journal joins a large circle of friends in Claiborne in extending sympathy.
The Guardian-Journal (Homer, La) Sept. 21, 1944
J.P. Smith Died
Early Monday
At Haynesville
Rites Held From The First
Baptist Church Here
Tuesday at 10:00 O'clock a.m.
J.P. Smith died at the Haynesville sanitarium early Monday morning, following a long illness. Mr. Smith was born and reared in the Summerfield community, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Smith, pioneer citizens of that community.
He moved to Homer when a young man and engaged in the furniture business with his brother, the late John E. Smith. "Pat" as he is best known to his friends, moved to Vivian, La., where he engaged in the real-estate and oil business. He served Vivian for twelve years as Mayor.
In his younger days J.P. Smith had pronounced and decided views on religious matters and the teachings of the Bible and to these he gave much study, and later in life he united with the Primitive Baptist church and became an Elder of that faith. He was a good man possessed of an unbreakable faith in his maker.
Funeral services were held from the Homer Baptist church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev. N.E. Joiner, of Gibsland, assisted by Rev. Harold L. Rutledge, of the Homer church, officiating. Interment was in the Arlington cemetery.
Surviving are the widow, the former Miss Pearl Fortson, two sons, T./Sgt. Judson Smith, aviation mechanic, stationed in India, and Pfc. Jack Smith, of the Marines, at San Diego, Calif., and one grand-daughter Beverly Smith.
The Guardian-Journal joins a large circle of friends in Claiborne in extending sympathy.
J.P. Smith Died
Early Monday
At Haynesville
Rites Held From The First
Baptist Church Here
Tuesday at 10:00 O'clock a.m.
J.P. Smith died at the Haynesville sanitarium early Monday morning, following a long illness. Mr. Smith was born and reared in the Summerfield community, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Smith, pioneer citizens of that community.
He moved to Homer when a young man and engaged in the furniture business with his brother, the late John E. Smith. "Pat" as he is best known to his friends, moved to Vivian, La., where he engaged in the real-estate and oil business. He served Vivian for twelve years as Mayor.
In his younger days J.P. Smith had pronounced and decided views on religious matters and the teachings of the Bible and to these he gave much study, and later in life he united with the Primitive Baptist church and became an Elder of that faith. He was a good man possessed of an unbreakable faith in his maker.
Funeral services were held from the Homer Baptist church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev. N.E. Joiner, of Gibsland, assisted by Rev. Harold L. Rutledge, of the Homer church, officiating. Interment was in the Arlington cemetery.
Surviving are the widow, the former Miss Pearl Fortson, two sons, T./Sgt. Judson Smith, aviation mechanic, stationed in India, and Pfc. Jack Smith, of the Marines, at San Diego, Calif., and one grand-daughter Beverly Smith.
The Guardian-Journal joins a large circle of friends in Claiborne in extending sympathy.
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