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Obituary:

It is with keen regret that your correspondent reports the death of a good neighbor, Mr. L. R. Bumgardner, who, following a lingering illness, passed away at his home here last Saturday.

Mr. Bumgardner was born in Talladega, Ala., November 18, 1860, and during 1869 was brought to Bossier Parish by his parents. He continued to reside in the parish up to the time of his death. He was a member of the board of directors of the Bank of Benton for a number of years and a member of the Bossier Parish School Board for more than ten years, and up to the time of his death. He was a devoted Christian gentleman, a member of the Baptist Church, ever ready to assist the needy, and a kindly and considerate husband, father and friend. He was married to Lamantha Carolina Holly on April 2, 1885, and to this union nine children were born, seven of whom survive him.

A short service, conducted by Rev. J. M. Hickson, a long-time friend, and Rev. R. L. Holmes, pastor of Ardis Memorial Baptist Church, was held at the family residence at 1:30 p.m. Sunday and the remains were then taken to Linton Baptist Church, near his old home, and the service completed at four p.m., with interment in Linton Cemetery.

Decedent is survived by the widow, one brother, Mr. W. R. Bumgardner, of Ida; four sons, Mr. Ernest Bumgardner, of Homer, and Messrs. Robert, Gordon and Harry Bumgardner, of Bossier City; three daughters, Mrs. W. F. Dalrymple, of Midway; Mrs. W. R. Birdwell, of Linton, and Mrs. W. H. Boylston, of Grand Bayou, and six grandchildren, all of whom were at the beside when the end came.

Those named to serve as active pallbearers were Messrs. N. W. Sentell, A. M. Teague, J. E. Williams, Henry Matthews, V. V. Whittington and Jim Pilkinton. Those named as honorary pallbearers: Members of the Parish School Board and the board of directors of the Bank of Benton.

A large number of friends accompanied the remains to the old church, where still others gathered to pay their last respects to their departed friend and associate. The great number of beautiful flowers spoke of the esteem and lvoe of the friends in words that cannot be expressed. The members o the family are appreciative of the many kindnesses and messages shown and received.

(Published in The Bossier Banner on June 20, 1929)



Obituary:

L. R. Bumgardner Called By Death

Lewis Roland Bumgardner, one of Bossier's most prominent men, a bank director and a former member of the Parish School Board passed quietly away at his home in Bossier City last Saturday morning at 8:05 o'clock.

Mr. Bumgardner was born in Talladega, Alabama, just a short while before the Civil War started. In 1869 his parents moved to Bossier Parish and he has resided in this parish since that time. On April 2, 1885 he was married to Lamantha Caroline Holly. He was a devoted christian, a member of the Baptist church and was already ready to lend assistance wherever needed, a good husband, beloved father and a true friend.

Besides his wife, Mrs. Lamantha Caroline Bumgardner, the deceased is survived by four sons, Robert, Gordan and Harry, of Bossier City, and Ernest of Homer, La.; three daughters, Mrs. W. R. Birdwell, of Linton; Mrs. W. H. Boylston, of Grand Bayou, La.; Mrs. W. F. Dalrymple, of Midway, and six grandchildren, who were all at the bedside when the end came.

Funeral services were held at the family residence on Thompson Street at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. After the services here the remains were taken to the Linton Baptist Church for the completion of the services at 4 p.m. and the interment in the Linton Cemetery.

Rev. J. M. Hickson, a life long friend of the deceased, conducted the services, ably assited by the pastor of the Ardis Memorial Church of Bossier City, Rev. R. L. Holmes.

Active pallbearers were Roland Grounds, J. E. Williams, Henry Mathews, V. V. Whittington, A. H. Montgomery and Jim Pilkington.

Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Bossier Parish School Bard: Dr. C. H. Irion, N. W. Sentell, Dr. C. M. Tucker, G. B. Smith, C. Hudson and Jack P. Fullilove, and the directors of the Benton Bank.

(Published in The Bossier City Planters Press on June 22, 1929)

Louis married Lamantha Caroline Holley 28 Mar 1885, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. Lamantha (daughter of Nathan Holley and Martha E.) was born Oct 1863, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 19 May 1935, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 20 May 1935, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

1. Ernest Roland Bumgardner was born 1 Feb 1886, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 24 Oct 1948, Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 26 Oct 1948, Arlington Cemetery - Homer, Louisiana, USA.
2. Hattie E. Bumgardner was born 20 Dec 1889, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 7 Apr 1978, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 Apr 1978, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA.
3. Norwood Ashton Bumgardner was born 4 Sep 1892, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 14 Sep 1924, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 15 Sep 1924, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA.
4. Robert Louis Bumgardner was born 2 Jan 1895, Linton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 25 Feb 1971, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 27 Feb 1971, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA.
5. Lillian Gladys Bumgardner was born 17 Feb 1899, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 26 Jun 1971, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 29 Jun 1971, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA.
6. Claudia Zelma Bumgardner was born 1 Jan 1901, Linton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 13 Apr 1976, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 16 Apr 1976, Lay Cemetery - Benton, Louisiana, USA.
7. Linnie Gordon Bumgardner was born 22 Apr 1903, Linton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 2 Dec 1941, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 3 Dec 1941, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
8. Harry Marvin Bumgardner, Sr. was born 25 May 1909, Linton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 16 May 1974, Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 18 May 1974, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.

Jacob married Martha Jane Thompson abt. 1845, Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama, USA. Martha (daughter of James Thompson and Mary Sabra Rowland) was born 6 Jun 1825, Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama, USA; died 10 Feb 1877, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Bumgardner Cemetery - Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Mary Magdalene Waddle 28 Jun 1785, Augusta County, Virginia, USA. Mary was born 22 Jul 1765, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died 4 Dec 1849, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; was buried , Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery - Middlebrook, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]

James married Mary Sabra Rowland 23 Mar 1813, Madison County, Alabama, USA. Mary was born 11 Jan 1792, North Carolina, USA; died 11 Mar 1854, Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama, USA; was buried , Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery - Talladega, Alabama, USA. [Group Sheet]