Louisiana Sweet Potato Giant Venoy Kinnaird, Famous for Political Pea Cookin', Dies
By Greg Hilburn
The News Star
Venoy Kinnaird, one of Louisiana's largest sweet potato farmers whose famous purple hull pea soup connected him with governors, generals, state lawmakers and congressmen, died unexpectedly Friday at his Morehouse Parish home.
Kinnaird, who was in in 70s, suffered a massive heart attack, friends said. He is survived his wife Pauline and their children.