W.E. married M.J. Witcher [Group Sheet]

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SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 7th, 2009, at Broadmoor United Methodist Church in the sanctuary.

Dee passed away on July 4th, 2009 due to complications of Parkinson's disease. Two of his sons and his wife were with him when he passed. He was born November 14, 1933 in Warren County, Mississippi. He graduated from Mississippi State University with an M.S. in Geology. He followed his passions in life: rock-doctoring, wildcatting, hunting, and growing tomatoes. He began his career as a geologist at Texaco and worked for both Sun Oil and Placid. He ended his career as an independent geologist to become a full-time grandfather. He was a member of the Shreveport Geological Society and Broadmoor United Methodist Church.

He loved his family. He hated chewing gum.

Dee is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sybil Goodgion Clarke, their four sons and their wives, Mr & Mrs Harris Grant Clarke, Mr & Mrs Daniel Hugh Clarke, Mr & Mrs William Ernest Clarke, and Mr & Mrs Joshua Crawford Clarke. He is survived by a slew of grandkids: Breanna Clarke Balis of West Virginia; Madeliene Clarke and Ben Clarke of Seattle; Ainsley Clarke, Caroline Clarke, and Elizabeth Clarke of Dallas; Caleb Clarke, Morgan Clarke, and Katelyn Clarke of Shreveport, Andrew Witcher and Jack Henry Witcher of Dallas. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Margie Ann and Jerry Kinnebrew of Vicksburg. Preceding him in death were his parents, Marjorie Henry Clarke and Harris Gibson Clarke.

He refused to be conquered by Parkinson's disease and fought this thief for over 25 years. This is why he donated his body to LSU Medical Center so that others will benefit from his battle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on July 6, 2009)

Harris married Sybil Ruth Goodgion 29 Dec 1961, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Sybil (daughter of Ernest Ruel Goodgion and Sybil Garnett Houston) was born 30 Jul 1935, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Dec 2013, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 14 Dec 2013, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Sybil Goodgion Clarke, devoted wife, beloved mother, and spirited grandmother took her final bow on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.

She was born to Sybil Houston Goodgion and Ernest Ruel Goodgion on July 30, 1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Sybil was, at her heart, a tap dancer; an artist whose surprising idiosyncrasies and broad improvisations astonished and delighted us all. Sybil danced to her own beat. She performed tap and ballet as part of her family dance troop in the 40s and 50s. She was a 1953 graduate of C.E. Byrd and attended Louisiana Tech. In the early 60s, she worked at Penrod Oil as a secretary where she was set up on a blind date with a young geologist, Dee Clarke. They would later marry and have four sons. She loved Dee through over 45 years of marriage, and nursed him through 25 years of Parkinson's Disease. Sybil was an active member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Shreveport Garden Club, her Sunday School Class, and the Shreveport Geological Society. In her spare time, she tutored kids at A.C. Steere Elementary in reading.

She always spoke her mind. She wore purple. She wore orange. She wore yellow. Sometimes all together, with rhinestones. She knew how to have fun. She loved God and her family. She never gave up on any of us. She prayed for everyone.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harris Gibson Clarke Jr. as well as both of her parents and her brother, Ernest Randolf Goodgion.

She is survived by her four sons and their families: Mr. and Mrs. Harris Grant Clarke of Seattle, WA; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Clarke of Dallas, TX; Mr. and Mrs. Will Clarke of Dallas, TX; Mr. and Mrs. Josh Clarke of Shreveport; her sister, Nancy Goodgion Mook of Greenville, NC. Her grandchildren: Breanna and Jeremy Balis of Salem, West Virginia; Ainsley Clarke, Caroline Clarke, Elizabeth Clarke, Andrew Witcher, and Jack Witcher of Dallas; Ben Clarke and Madeline Clarke of Seattle; Caleb Clarke, Morgan Clarke, and Katelyn Clarke of Shreveport. Her great grandchildren: Olivia Balis and Jacob Balis of Salem, West Virginia.

Viewing is Friday Dec. 13, from 6:00 until 7:00 PM in Wellman's Memorial Chapel at Forest Park Funeral Home.

Her service will be Sat. Dec. 14 at Broadmoor United Methodist at 11:00 AM and a graveside service will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on December 12, 2013)

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Graveside services for Ernest R. Goodgion, 80, of 1146 Prospect St. will be at 2 p.m. today in Forest Park Cemetery with the Rev. Newell O. Pugh, pastor of Robinson Place Baptist Mission, officiating.

Mr. Goodgion died at 11 p.m. Thursday in Schumpert Medical Center after a long illness.

The Ruston native had lived in Shreveport since 1924, and was retired from the Brewester Co. He had been a service repairman for oilfield equipment. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Sybil H. Goodgion; a son, Ernest R. Goodgion Jr. of Willows, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Harris G. Clarke of Shreveport and Mrs. John J. Mook of Metairie; three brothers, Carl Goodgion of Ruston, Grady Goodgion of Algiers and Bill Goodgion of Metairie; and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Joe Theriot, James Raines, Harvey Ratcliff, Paul Leadaman, Walter Ray and Mark Parker.

Funeral services are under the direction of Wellman's Funeral Home.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on March 25, 1978)

Ernest married Sybil Garnett Houston 21 Mar 1929, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Sybil (daughter of Lonnie Houston and Ada Lillian Bumgardner) was born 21 Mar 1908, Elliott, Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA; died 16 Oct 1982, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 18 Oct 1982, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Graveside services for Mrs. Sybil Houston Goodgion, 74, of Shreveport, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 1982, at Forest Park Cemetery. Dr. N.O. Pugh, Minister of Senior Adults, of First Baptist Church, will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Wellman Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Wellman's Funeral Home from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Monday. Mrs. Goodgion died Saturday, October 16, 1982, at Schumpert Medical Center, of a sudden illness.

A resident of Shreveport most of her life, Mrs. Goodgion was a member of Highland Baptist Church and Highlanders Senior Choir.

Survivors include: a son, Ernest Randolph Goodgion of Willows, California; two daughters, Sybil Ruth Goodgion Clarke, of Shreveport and Nancy Elizabeth Goodgion Mook, of Metairie, La.; a brother, Lonnie G. Houston, of Beaumont, Texas; a sister, Margaret Houston LeBlanc, of College Station, Texas; and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers are: Harvey B. Ratcliffe, Walton M. Ray, Joe O. Theriot, and grandsons; Cadet H. Grant Clarke, Daniel H. Clarke and John Ernest Mook.

The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the donor's choice.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on October 18, 1982)

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Lonnie Houston Funeral Friday

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from Osborne's Funeral Chapel for Lonnie Houston, 73, 1860 De Soto St., who died in a local hospital early Wednesday following a long illness.

Mr. Houston was a retired roofing contractor and had been a local resident for the past 30 years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eunice Houston; seven daughters, Mrs. Sibyl Goodgion, Mrs. Margaret LeBlanc, Mrs. Lucy Perkins, Mrs. Carolyn Hermes and Mrs. Esther Beeman, all of Shreveport, Mrs. Verlie Fletcher, Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Elaine Robinette, Los Angeles, Calif.; one son, L. G. Houston, Montgomery, Ala.; three brothers, I. N. Houston, Vesta Houston, of Shreveport, and Lee Houston, of Sarepta; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hodges, of Shreveport, Mrs. Grace Pugh and Mrs. Gertie Cochran of Sarepta; and 13 grandchildren.

Services will be conducted by the Rev. T. C. Pennell, pastor of Ingleside Baptist Church assisted by the assistant pastor, the Rev. Ted Corbett. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Earl Houston, Johnnie Moore, Carl Maurer, Frank Beeman, Otis Perkins and Wayne Hermes.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on July 1, 1954)

Lonnie married Ada Lillian Bumgardner 2 Sep 1903, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA. Ada (daughter of Jacob Alexander Bumgardner, Sr. and Alwilda Keturah Holley) was born 2 Sep 1884, Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 27 Feb 1920, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USA; was buried 28 Feb 1920, Forest Park Cemetery East - Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. L. Houston died Saturday of last week at her home in Shreveport, death resulting from an attack of influenza. She leaves a widower and five young children. Mr. and Mrs. Houston formerly resided in the Linton community and at Benton. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. Alex Bumgardner, of Linton.

(Published in The Bossier Banner on March 4, 1920)

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Mrs. Ada Houston, aged 35 years, wife of Lonnie Houston, died last night at the home of his brother, I.N. Houston, 927 Unadilla street, South Highlands. Funeral services will be conducted from the home 927 Unadilla street, this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment in Forest Park cemetery.

(Published in The Shreveport Times on February 28, 1920)