The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1872-05-29
Obituaries.

Died, at his residence, Bowling Green, in Wythe
county, Va, May Sd, CHARLES l.. CROCKETT, in the
73d year of his age.
Died at the residence ofiGeorge NJ. Carper, on
the 10th of May, JAMES S. WALROND, in the SD
year of his age one of the Oldest and most highly
esteemed citizens of Botetourt county, Va.
Died, May 18th, at Victoria Furnace, Louisa Co.,
Va, at the residence of his fatherin-law, /. f.
Jordan, ESQ.,, Dr. j. Mod MOCLUNG.
ne illustrated in his life, in his protracted sick
ness and in his DEATH the lovely, attractive graces
of that faith which he first protested in childhood
After married life of few short months he was
Departed this life in Jefersonvllle, Nov Slst,
1871, WASHINGTON SPORTS aged So years.
Mr.. Spots was born in Lewisburg, West Va, on
the 18th of June, 1876 In 1916 he made public
profession of his faith in Christ and joined the Pres
byterian church of his native town, then under the
pastoral care of the Rev. j. McElhenny, D. D. In
l849 he removed to Tazewell county, Va, and COM
menced business in Jacksonville, where he re-
NAMED until the time of his death On the 10Th OF
April, 1858, he was married to Miss Jane l.. +.
Kelly whom he leaves behind with three children,
one son, and two daughters, to mourn their loss,
Few men have died among more generally be
loved and respected than Washington Spots. He
enjoyed in an unusual degree the esteem and conf
dence of his fellow citizens, neghbors, and acquain-
tances and was regarded as one o. the best men
that ever lived in this community. He was, natu-
rally, exceedingly warm and genial in his feelings
had kind and pleasant word for every one-and
was much given to what is called pleasantly, but 1t
was always without acrimony or reproach. he made
many friends and no enemies.
His pety was of cheerful and decided type, but
also of quiet and unobtrusive character One who
knew him well says, His Christian character was
more marked by decision and Grmness, than by
nf fool he
exhibited the inner WORKING of his heart to strangers
Yet do not believe he ever for one moment ielt
lukewarm or Indifferent to the great interests of his
own soul or the welfare of his church. He did often
mstrust himself, but had such an abiding faith IN
the efficacy and willingness of his Redeemer to
save him, that it made him resigned, fully resigned,
to the great trials and Affections he endured can
only remember hin now meek, gentle sufferer,
purified In the furnace until ii seemed to me all the
dross was gone and nothing remained but pure gold "
Mr. SPOTS was warmly attached to his church and
her interests, while at the time he rejoced in
the success of all the other branches OF the Church
of Christ. He will long be remembered as one OF
that little band of Presbyterians eleven in number,
who were organized into the Jacksonville Presby
terrain church in 1851, by the Rev. j. N. Naf, who
was then aborng as a Home missionary in this
county. At that time he was elected and ordained
an elder which Office he filled tn great acceptance
and efficiency until he was removed from the lower
to the upper sanctuary, to join the general assem-
bly, and Church of the first born, which written
in heaven
Both the former and present pastor OF the Jefer
sonville church always found in him an ever-ready
and self denying colaborer in every good work, and
a wise and safe counselor in all that concerned the
interests of Zion. He was, as long as his health
would permit, the Superintendent of the Sabbath
School and took lively interest in the religious
training of the children aud youth Of the church,
he said that under God he owed mis- salvation to the
pious example and principles of his mothers.
During the last years OF his life he was at times
great sufferer, but he bore them all with remarkable
submission and patience, frequently saying in his
prayers, Thy will be done, for he could use the
language of the Apostle 81 know in whom have
believed and 1 am persuaded that He is able to keep
that which have committed to him against that day.
Death had no terrors to him, for he had conquered
the last enemy through faith in the blood of the
Lamb. The battle of life with him was over and he
awaited the crown.
''How blest the righteous when he dies
When sinks weary soul to rest;
How mildly beam the closing eyes,
How gently heaves the expiring breastl'
''Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright,
for the end of that man is peace.
TazsCeH j. L.