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William James Monk Madison Parish, LA

From Tallulah Madison Journal July 25, 1954

William Monk Rites Held Wednesday

William James Monk, 53-year old resident of Tallulah died at his home Sunday after a heart attack. 
He was an employee of Chicago Mill & Lumber Company.

He is survived by his wife; one son, Charlie Monk; one daughter, Mrs. Bennie Lucille Vourque; three 
grandchildren; six brothers, Ben Monk of Castor, Carl Monk of Heflin, Lee and Clyde Monk of Delhi, 
John Monk of Lake Charles, and Charlie Monk of St. Louis, Okla.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the West Green Street Baptist Church 
with Rev. Williams Jones officiating. Burial followed in Old Rahmer Cemetery at Ashland under the 
direction of Young's Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Marion Smith, O. W. Hough, Herman Thornton, A. B. Boston, Vernon Foster and J. P. Matthews.