The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-08-23
OBITUARY..

J. R. Herring, Jr., was borne
near Scotland Neck October 11th|
1862. He was the son Of j. R. Herr
ing and Cornelia Whitaker.
At mid night, on the 18th instant
he passed from earth to join the mil /
lions that have gone to realms I'M
known. No final struggle, nor gasp,
| nor groan, not even the contraction
| of muscle told us there had been a
dissolution Of soul and body.
have known the deceased from
early boyhood and for the last four
or five years have been an intimate
friend and companion. l was with
him both at the preparatory school
and at college. AS boy of charac-
ter he had few equals, no superior.
He met temptations of every charac-
ter calmly and repelled them with the
same ease and grace that marked his
daily department. AS son he was
dutiful and attending ever watchful
for the pleasure Of his parents, whom
he loved with devotion that seemed
a fore taste Of the love that is in
Heaven. His tender regard for his
sister was beautiful. His pleasure
was always subservlent to her wishes.
AS a student, he ranked among
that high and noble order that study,
not, that they may further their selfish
ends, but that they may perform their
mission in life in manner becom-
ing true soldiers of noble cause.
He entered the University of N. G..
September 81, joining the class of
f85. AS a mark of Superior talent he
was in his first year awarded medal
as the best essayest in his class. The
next year he was elected orator from
the Philanthropic Society. The same
year he was elected manager of the
university Monthly" and was rec
elected for the next coming year.
All these honors were bestowed upon
him with not the least exertion on
his part, and he bore them with
modest grace seldom found in one so
young. He was favorlte with all
his college companions. The facul-
ty held him in no less esteem than
did his fellow students. They saw
in him marks of Superior talent and
often spoke of his capabilities.
He was in strict communion with
the Protestant Episcopal church, and
was always noted for his piety. The
force of his christian example was
felt by all with whom he associated.
In his death the University has
lost one of her brightest stars Scot.
land Neck one of her best citizens,
and society an advocate whose zeal
would never have abated while sor
did motives and niggardly ambition
filled the hearts of men.
Death has dropped the mysterious
veil 'twixt him and the loved and
loving of earth. The memory Of him
dead is all we can claim. Then lei
us love his memory because of his
nobility, let us revere it for his piety
let US respect it for his talent, an6
let US cherish it for his purity,
May Gods grace be granted his be
reaved parents and sister that the!
may become reconciled to this sever
though divine Christening, and loOl
:, to Him for comfort in all their trials
To me, his friend, though dead, hi
memory will ever live, and his nobl'
e spirit will remain a guardian ange
: in time of temptation and yet,
Oh Friend forever loyed forever dear
Could tears retard the tyrant in hi
q course,
ST Could signs avert his darts relentles
,e force,
Could youth and virtue claim sho
. delay,
81 Or beauty charm the spectre from h
- prey,
=, Thou still hadst lived to bless my &C
ing sight,
as Thy comrades honor and thy pro-
at delight
.eI J. r. NICHOLS
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