The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-03-14
Obituary.

Obituary.
DIED, at his residence in Clinton
district, this county, on the 18th ult.,
Deacon II. G. West, in his sixtieth
year.
The worthy subject of this sketch
was born in Taylor county. and at
the age of sixteen made a profession
of religion, and united with the
Union Baptist Church, which pro-
fession he has honored in the high
est degree. Becoming mechanic
while young, he was much from
home, and much in irreligious socie.
ty; when denied Church privileges,
he and his brother S. HI. West would
take their bible and retire to some
secluded spot, and in reading and
meditation, spend the day. In Dc
tober, 1852, he was married to Eliza
beth Holland. About this time he
became member of the Goshen
Church, and was Immediately or.
dained Deacon. We can say i'm
partially that we have never known
a man more faithful in the discharge
of his religious duties. The writer
was his pastor for five years, and can
not remember that he was ever alb
sent week day or Sabbath from
preaching, prayer meeting or Sab
bath school, The sick and poor
found in him warm sympathizer
and ready helper. In the absence
of his pastor he was often sent for to
visit and comfort the afflicted. He
was peace maker, very often called
upon to settle trouble between neigh
bors. II drawn into controversy
with those differing with him in
opinion if they abused and misrep-
resented he would remain calm and
used argument rather than abuse.
He held positions of trust at differ
ent times in his county, which he
discharged with satisfaction to the
public and with honor to himself
His house has been welcome home
for both friend and stranger; none
who attended his Church were over
looked who needed a place to stop.
Seven years ago he was paralyzed,
from which he never recovered.
Though this affected his speech and
greatly enfeebled him generally, he
still looked to the interest of his
family and kept up his religious du-
ties. On the morning Of the sew
enth of this month he had a second
stroke. A physician was promptly
called, who with many kind neigh
bors and the untiring energy and
anxiety of his family, did all that
human agencies could do. But alas
we are mortal, 1--WE all do fade as
leaf" He was rational during his
sickness and talked much. He said
if it was Gods will he would like to
remain longer with his family, but if
not he was ready and willing to go.
"Saved by grace" Urged his fami-
ly to attend Church and Sabbath
school. Committed his wife, who
was overcome with sorrow, to his
children, saying ''Be good to your
mother" We should have said that
he raised a large family, all of whom
out TWO are living, anu ali DuI TWO
are members of his Church. We
are opposed to undue eulogies, but
believe that he was one of the most
devoted husbands and affectionate
fathers we have ever known. He
gave directions for his funeral servi-
ces; that his present pastor, Rev. II.
Curry, should preach sermon, and
that the writer should be present
and "talk while" This request
was complied with, being assisted by
Rev. L. Holden, in the presence of a
very large audience, which was SOL
emn, and much Of the time bathed
in tears. The grief stricken family
will not forget the kindness and
sympathy expressed by neighbors
and friends. May the angel of Gods
mercy be ever near the widow to
comfort her in her utter loneliness,
and be messenger of comfort to
the weeping children.
d. w. ROGERS.
Feb'y 2Sth, 1886.