The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-07-27

/ CAPT. THOMAS KENERLY MENEFEE. The
death 81 this gentleman, which occurred ut Ca.
! pom Springs, w. Va, on Thursday last, the
goth inst, though rot altogether unexpected,
cast gloom over the entire community.
lie was one OF our most enterprising and SIC
cessful business men, and rs such will be sadly
missed mere and elsewhere in the Valley.
Many incidents could be given of his disinter-
estcd liberality In helping forward public en-
terrrses as Well as the interests of individuals.
lie was quiet and unassuming I'M his manners
and although lie had by his industry and in
domltable energy, acquired a handsome estate,
he was the plain man of former years-ric!les
seemingly not making him forget the friend
ship OF those in humber walks of life. He
had for some time been a great sufferer, from
complication OF diseases, but bore all with a
fortltude and patience seldom witnessed. His
remains were brought to this city on Saturday
evening and inferred ia Thornrose Cemetery
BY the knights Templar from the Methodist
Church South, OF which he was a member, at
~ O'Clock on Sunday morning. The funeral
services were performed at the church by DR..
Martin, the pastor, who narrated in simple
but touching manner, tie frequent interviews
ne had had with the deceased, the history of
his conversion IN his own private chamber,
anu MS admission as member of the church,
and that in his death he was perfectly resign
es"N 's.sPPy ~ viz piOSPCCb u u DTlJIlL uOuC
in the mansions OF the Elest, which was listen
ed to with earnest attention by an immense au-
dience, filling every part Of the church, and
large number outside who were unable to cain
admittance. Dr. Martin, in his remarks, rela-
ted the fact, that many years ago, he preached
the funeral sermon Of the deceased's maternal
grandfather, Reuben Finnell, of Warren coun-
~, va, who was man prominent and much
beloved for his uniform piety and usefulness in |
a 1t,fyy INV Isol,l
metailc case was beautifully decorated with
wreaths OF flowers, one Of which enclosed the |
the inscription. prepared by Mr.. Eyler, CT K. |
Menefee; he is not dead, but sleepeth,'.
The procession consisting of the Stonewall ]
Brigade Band, playing,a dirge, members of the |
Masonic Lodge, Knights TempIar, lrearse, en-
pioyees OF the Staunton Iron Works, of which |
Inc deceased was part owner, family Of de-
ceased and friends in carriages. and citizens
Inc procession was about half q mile long.
thus has passed away another Of our promi-
nent citizens in the hey-day of life, he being
only AZ years of age, leaving a wife and six
children.
Capt. Menefee was a man of marked traits
u character. Quick in apprehension, tena-
,ious in attachment and resolute in purpose.
lie combined the elements Of superior bust
less man, kind and steadfast friend, indulgent
md affectionate husband and father and pro-
sressive and sagacous citizen. Self reliant
md energetic !, he pushed to successful con-
fusion everything he undertook. There was
cry little Of compromise in his nature. E arm
st and determined, his temperament was
nrlghted not BY difficulties, but grappled and :
vercame them. The aggressive and positive t
tributes OF his nature were strongly illustra- q
ed in his christian experience. Fixing his mind \
n the subject of religion. he wavered not i
or faltered until he had realized the assurance
nat ne was changed man. There were
o doubts or misgivings with him on the +
inject His convictions were clear and
satisfactory, and during the last days of his
fe, q source OF the supremest pleasure to him
as to relate his experience and exhort those
round him to choose the better part.
AS testimony to his business and the rule a
right that governed him. scores of colore !.
eople called to take a last look at the form :"
nat reposed in DEATH after it had been depos- a
ed in the church, each one recalling some t.
lcldent OF the fairness and kindness lie had
lown them, while in his employ.