Ardis Almond, former past president of Almond Brothers Lumber Company in Coushatta, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024.  He was a cornerstone of the Southern Pine lumber community, and his presence will never be forgotten. His steadfast dedication and invaluable contributions to SFPA and the greater industry have left a lasting legacy, and he will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Ardis worked alongside his brother, William Almond, a former SFPA board chairman, to help Almond Brothers Lumber Company become among the largest producers of export-grade Southern Pine in the United States before handing the reins to his son, Vince Almond.  Almond Brothers Lumber Company has been an active longtime SFPA lumber manufacturer member for nearly 70 years.