A.G. married K.A. McClain [Group Sheet]

M.D. married S.A. Knouse [Group Sheet]

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Obituary:

Herman Knouse was born November 5, 1928 to Herman Joseph Knouse and Ruth Bell Barrett Knouse in LeCompte, Louisisana. He was their only child. Herman died peacefully November 21, 2009 at his home in Livingston. Funeral services will be held Tuesday November 24, 2009 at Central Baptist Church in Livingston with Rev. Joel Salazar and Rev. Barry Jeffries officiating. Burial will follow in the Restland Memorial Park.

Herman grew up in Zwolle, Louisiana graduating from high school in 1945. He then attended LSU in Baton Rouge graduating in 1949 with a B.S. in Forestry. Herman met Anita at the Baptist Student Union on the campus of LSU while they were students. Upon graduation in June of 1949, Herman worked as a Parish Forester in Homer, LA. Anita graduated in January of 1950and there were married February 10, 1950 at the First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Herman worked over a year for International Paper Company. In march of 1951, their first daughter Ruth Anita, was born. Herman began his career with Champion Papers on December 18, 1951 and in March of 1953, Herman and Anita moved to Livingston. One mother later, in April, their second daughter, Nancy, was born. Ann was born two years later, and Tom, their only son was born in April of 1957.

As a forester, Herman managed timberland, worked in research, and retired as Land Acquisition and Exchange Manager. During his professional career Herman worked tirelessly to implement excellence in timerland management and acquisition of timberland for Champion International Corporation. He retired after 43 years with Champion on December 31, 1994.

Thru the years Herman was active in the Lion''s Club, coached Little League, and worked with the Boy Scouts. Herman worked with Anita on Community Blood Drives and rarely missed an opportunity to help those in need.

Herman was committed member of Central Baptist Church. He served as Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent, Deacon, and Trustee. He truly believed and lived each day: ...they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

He is survived by his loving wife Anita Inez Heath Knouse, daughter and husband Nancy Lee Knouse Helton and husband Tommy, granddaughter and husband Jessica Helton Duireden and husband Joe, granddaughter Anita Ruth Helton, great granddaughters Ashanti Duirden, Kristin Smith, great grandson Joe Nathan Duirden III, daughter Sally Ann Knouse McClain, granddaughter and husband Katherine McClain Blackburn and husband Jim, great granddaughters Lauren Elizabeth Voss, Emily Ann Voss, great grandsons Black Culwell Voss and Talon Alexander Blackburn, granddaughter and husband Amelia McClain and husband West Grantom, grandson Daniel Bradley McClain, son and wife Thomas (Tom) Lloyd Knouse and wife Dana, and granddaughters Jill Danielle Knouse, and Paige Lyndsay Knouse.

(Published by Cochran Funeral Home of Livingston, TX)

Herman married A.I. Heath 10 Feb 1950, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]