Tommie B. Stretch

Tommie B. Stretch

MINDEN, LA - Funeral services for Mr. Tommie B. Stretch will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, May 15, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in Haynesville, LA with Dr. Shelby Cowling officiating. Burial will follow in Old Town Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary. Mr. Stretch passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009, in Shreveport, LA at the age of 89.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Bailey Mortuary, Haynesville, LA.

Mr. Stretch was born, October 5, 1919, in Tyler, TX to George and Susan Stretch. Tommie was a resident of Haynesville for 39 years before moving to Minden, LA in 2002.

He retired from Cities Service Pipeline Division after 41 years. Tommie proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, Haynesville, LA.

Preceding him death were his parents, his wife of 61 years, Irene Stretch, one sister and four brothers.

Survivors include two daughters: Judy Williams and husband, Bob of Texarkana, AR, Nancy Stretch of Rowlett, TX, one son, Brian Stretch and wife, Faith of Natchez, MS, grandchildren: Kristie Smoot, Brant Williams and wife, Ashley, Megan Marsellus, Rachel Marsellus, Sarah Stretch, Joshua Stretch, and one great grandchild, Aeson Nicholas Smoot.

Serving as pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers are the residents and staff of The Arbor of Minden, LA. Bailey Mortuary, Inc

Haynesville, LA 318-624-0366

www.baileymortuary.net