Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-27
WILLIAM TAPPAN THOMPSON,
Died March "a, 1892.
Aged

SO years 5 months and "a days.

80.
At quarter to eleven o'clock the casket
was closed. and was transferred to the hearse
by the following named pail bearers
From the MoRNIEG NEws-Colonel J. Fl.
Estill, Captain W. G.. Waller, Mr.. B. b.
Richardson.
From Zerrubbabel Lodge No. Is, T. A. NJ.
Charles A. Fox, s. F. Dupon. Jr.
Citizens-Colonel John Screven, Colonel
R. D. Walker, F. J. Mccall. B. Cannon, E..
W. s. Woolhopter, Geo. G. Freeman, Marion
Erwin.
The pail bearers accompanied the hearse
on foot, carriages containing the family and
immediate relatives following, to the
church, where large concourse Of citizens
had assembled.
The employees of the several departments
Of the MORNING News establishment were
in line on the sidewalk to the number Of
over seventy, under Mr.. Alexis MeNulty
acting as marshal. Each wore on the left
lapel Of his coat white silk badge with
Thompson Memorial Badge. Died March
"a, 1882" To the left were assembled Zerub-
babel Lodge No. IS, F. A. u. (of which the
honored deceased was life member), and
brethren Of all the other lodges in the city.
AS the casket containing the remains
were removed from the hearse, TO be car
ried into the church, the large assembly
reverently uncovered. At the church door
the pastor, Rev. j. o. Branch, appeared,
and as the sacred edifce was entered by
the pail bearers, walked slowly in front re-
pesting the words, 81 am the resurrection
and the life: he that belieVeth in me, though
he were dead yet shall he live. And whose
ever liveth and believeth in me shall never
die"
The casket was placed in front Of the
altar, at the head Of the middle aisle, and
Rev. Mr.. Branch assembled the pulpit. The
service was opened with hymn. and after
reading from the Scriptures, Rev Mr..
Branch requested that the hymn "Nearer
My God to Thee"-the words Of which had
been such a consolation TO the deceased DUR
ing his long and painful illness-be sung,
and 1t was touchinglY rendered.
In a feeling and beautiful manner, Mr..
Branch gave an account of the religious
experiences of Colonel Thompson, which
forcibly illustrated the truth Of the
Christian religion as set forth in the
Bible, and referred to the perfect
peace and JOY that blessed hts de-
clining days. the inevitable outflow OF his
firm and unfaltering faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ. An eloquent and earnest PRAYER
followed, the services at the church were
closed, and the funeral cortege proceeded
to Laurel Grove Cemetery, where the re-
mains were inferred.
AFTER bDe DurlSl service OF Lne cEurcn laQ
been concluded, the Masons performed the
last rites over their deceased brother accord
ing to their beautiful ritual, closing with
singing the ode. The Masonic ceremony was
very impressive, and was rendered with
touching effect.
At the close Of their mournful duties, the
grave was closed, and on the mound were
laid the numerous rare and beautiful floral
tributes from affectionate and devoted
hearts. Among the collection Of choice
wreaths and O'her tributes was a lovely
honey flowers and white roses, token Of
Zsrubbsbel Lodge.
The flag on the MORNING News building
was Saturday and yesterday at half mast In
respect to the memory of the deceased.
The funeral was very large, and attested
the genuine regret that is felt throughout
the community at the loss that has befslleu