Louis Jule Besson, Sr., was born July 14, 1914, in Roanoke, Illinois. He was the son of Louis Jule and Veronica Wiart Besson. He was a coal miner and employed with Standard Brands and International Harvestor. Louis Jule Besson, Sr., passed away at Salem Nursing Home, December 28, 2005, at the age of 91 years, 5 months and 14 days. Preceded in Death by: His wife, Eunice Besson, of Viola, Arkansas; son Louis Jule Besson, Jr., of Pekin, Illinois; one grandson and one great-grandson Funeral: Private