"Doyle Man Killed In Highway Crash"
The only holiday fatality that marred the Christmas period in this area was the death of Mack Henry Watkins, 53, of Doyle, who was instantly killed Tuesday night while driving on the Hammond highway near Livingston.
Witnesses said that Watkins' car was traveling at about 40 miles per hour when it suddenly swerved from the highway, jumped a ditch and smashed into a tree about 80 paces from the road.
Watkins died instantly from the severe impact. Dr. M. Williams of Denham Springs stated that Watkins had both legs broken and his skull fractured. The severity of the accident completely demolished the car.
The accident occurred after Watkins had left his wife at Livingston to do some shopping. Dr. Williams reported that Mrs. Watkins had stated her husband was subject to occasional attacks of unconsciousness.
Services were held Thursday morning at the Doyle Baptist church, with the Rev. J.T. Vance officiating. Interment was in the Red Oak cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Celine; two sons, Harry and M.J., {sic} Jr.; three daughters, K.M. Glasscock of Baton Rouge, Mrs. C.T. Hutchinson of Albany, and Ada Lee Watkins of New Orleans; three brothers, Morris and James of Baton Rouge and Howard of Albany; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Lee of Baton Rouge.
The body will be taken from the Adams Funeral home today to his residence at Doyle where it will remain until time for the service.
Article published in The State-Times, Baton Rouge, La., Thurs. Dec. 26, 1946, page 6-A.
∼Complete name and birth location suggested by LA.
The only holiday fatality that marred the Christmas period in this area was the death of Mack Henry Watkins, 53, of Doyle, who was instantly killed Tuesday night while driving on the Hammond highway near Livingston.
Witnesses said that Watkins' car was traveling at about 40 miles per hour when it suddenly swerved from the highway, jumped a ditch and smashed into a tree about 80 paces from the road.
Watkins died instantly from the severe impact. Dr. M. Williams of Denham Springs stated that Watkins had both legs broken and his skull fractured. The severity of the accident completely demolished the car.
The accident occurred after Watkins had left his wife at Livingston to do some shopping. Dr. Williams reported that Mrs. Watkins had stated her husband was subject to occasional attacks of unconsciousness.
Services were held Thursday morning at the Doyle Baptist church, with the Rev. J.T. Vance officiating. Interment was in the Red Oak cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Celine; two sons, Harry and M.J., {sic} Jr.; three daughters, K.M. Glasscock of Baton Rouge, Mrs. C.T. Hutchinson of Albany, and Ada Lee Watkins of New Orleans; three brothers, Morris and James of Baton Rouge and Howard of Albany; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Lee of Baton Rouge.
The body will be taken from the Adams Funeral home today to his residence at Doyle where it will remain until time for the service.
Article published in The State-Times, Baton Rouge, La., Thurs. Dec. 26, 1946, page 6-A.
∼Complete name and birth location suggested by LA.
"Doyle Man Killed In Highway Crash"
The only holiday fatality that marred the Christmas period in this area was the death of Mack Henry Watkins, 53, of Doyle, who was instantly killed Tuesday night while driving on the Hammond highway near Livingston.
Witnesses said that Watkins' car was traveling at about 40 miles per hour when it suddenly swerved from the highway, jumped a ditch and smashed into a tree about 80 paces from the road.
Watkins died instantly from the severe impact. Dr. M. Williams of Denham Springs stated that Watkins had both legs broken and his skull fractured. The severity of the accident completely demolished the car.
The accident occurred after Watkins had left his wife at Livingston to do some shopping. Dr. Williams reported that Mrs. Watkins had stated her husband was subject to occasional attacks of unconsciousness.
Services were held Thursday morning at the Doyle Baptist church, with the Rev. J.T. Vance officiating. Interment was in the Red Oak cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Celine; two sons, Harry and M.J., {sic} Jr.; three daughters, K.M. Glasscock of Baton Rouge, Mrs. C.T. Hutchinson of Albany, and Ada Lee Watkins of New Orleans; three brothers, Morris and James of Baton Rouge and Howard of Albany; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Lee of Baton Rouge.
The body will be taken from the Adams Funeral home today to his residence at Doyle where it will remain until time for the service.
Article published in The State-Times, Baton Rouge, La., Thurs. Dec. 26, 1946, page 6-A.
∼Complete name and birth location suggested by LA.
The only holiday fatality that marred the Christmas period in this area was the death of Mack Henry Watkins, 53, of Doyle, who was instantly killed Tuesday night while driving on the Hammond highway near Livingston.
Witnesses said that Watkins' car was traveling at about 40 miles per hour when it suddenly swerved from the highway, jumped a ditch and smashed into a tree about 80 paces from the road.
Watkins died instantly from the severe impact. Dr. M. Williams of Denham Springs stated that Watkins had both legs broken and his skull fractured. The severity of the accident completely demolished the car.
The accident occurred after Watkins had left his wife at Livingston to do some shopping. Dr. Williams reported that Mrs. Watkins had stated her husband was subject to occasional attacks of unconsciousness.
Services were held Thursday morning at the Doyle Baptist church, with the Rev. J.T. Vance officiating. Interment was in the Red Oak cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Celine; two sons, Harry and M.J., {sic} Jr.; three daughters, K.M. Glasscock of Baton Rouge, Mrs. C.T. Hutchinson of Albany, and Ada Lee Watkins of New Orleans; three brothers, Morris and James of Baton Rouge and Howard of Albany; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Lee of Baton Rouge.
The body will be taken from the Adams Funeral home today to his residence at Doyle where it will remain until time for the service.
Article published in The State-Times, Baton Rouge, La., Thurs. Dec. 26, 1946, page 6-A.
∼Complete name and birth location suggested by LA.
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