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Submitted: 10/24/19 • Approved: 10/24/19 • Last Updated: 10/27/19 • R237461-G0-S3
May 13, 1913 - October 6, 2000
Husband of Mary O'Brien Babington Erwin
Son of William Averice and Lela Eliza Simmons Erwin
He was a resident of Franklinton, La and he passed away at 3:30 a.m. at Northoaks Extended Care in Hammond. He was 87. He served 18 years as district attorney for the 22nd Judicial District in Washington and St. Tammany parishes. He was a graduate of LSU and LSU Law School. During World War II, he served as an FBI agent. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Franklinton. He was a 50-year member of Franklinton Masonic Lodge No. 101 and was a charter member of Long Range Skeet Club of Franklinton. The family suggests memorial donations to a charity of choice. His parents were William Averice and Lela Eliza Simmons Erwin. His wife was Mary O'Brien Babington.
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Contributed on 10/24/19 by billsully060
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