Died Wednesday, June 4, 1986, at his residence in St. Francisville. He was 65, a native of Forest, Miss. He was a West Feliciana Parish deputy sheriff and a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. Visiting at St. Francisville Methodist Church, 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Jesse Means. Burial in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Survived by wife, Patricia D. Bliss, St. Francisville; mother, Mrs. Mabel Bliss, Forest; a son, John C. Bliss, Denham Springs; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, Robert T. Bliss; and a brother, Gerald J. Bliss. Pallbearers will be West Feliciana Parish sheriff's deputies. He was a member of American Legion, past chairman of West Feliciana Chapter of American Red Cross, and past West Feliciana Parish civil defense director. Charlet Funeral Home,Zachary, in charge of arrangements.
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