The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08
neatn Of G. Wen. WHITE.

After an illness Of several months G.
National Bank. died at the residence of
Mrs. NJ. A. Tams, his mother in law, on
Monday evening last, Of a complication OF
complaints. growing out of liver disease.
aged about 81 years. Conway white be-
loDged to distinguished Virginia family
He was a son OF Commodore White and
4 nephew Of Bishop white. of The Episco-
pal church. lie came TO Staunton some
fifteen years ago, and engaged in the dry
goods business, first with Piper e Funk
houser, and afterwards with Cooke "
Baker. and NJ. z. Funkhouser. For
number OF years he had been general book
keeper in the Augusta National Bank,
where ty his universally polite manner,
and strict attention to business, he made
Il host Of friends for himself. personally,
aud for the general interests of the bank.
Conway White impressed all with whom
he came Ill contact. as "a true, honest and
genuine man. Kind courteous and affa-
bic, he made friends eyeryN here. Calm,
diguiiied and full of manly courage. he
was admired for his sterling qualities oy
all who knew him. Those who knew him
best. and were nearest 10 him. admired
him most, ard loved him best. Ills
friendship was Of the trnest kind and
colld be relied Oh at all times, in every
thing that was true and noble. He was
conservative in all his views. calm and
courteous III the expression of his opin-
ions. firm in his conN lotions, and true in
his friendships. He will tie sadly missed
in our City. and iii the closer circle of his
friends. Into the sacred precincts Of the
family. so sadly bereayed, it is not our
province TO go. The sympathies of the
entire community go cut to them in their
sorrow.
He was faithful in all the relations of
life: as a citizen, q friend, and a Christian,
he was always earnest and true. Until a
few weeks since, wien his failing
strength warned him of the approach of
disease. he was an active and faithful
teacher in Trinity Episcopal church. He
was d consistent member Of the Episcopal
communion, and had the confidence and
esteem Of the entire membership.
1t is one Of the strange rulings of Prov
ldence. that one with so much TO live for
and with the promise Of so much usefulness
to the community. should be cut down in
the flower of his manhood and the matu
rity Of his intellect-torn from the beloved
and loving circle of home. at time when
most needed. so far as human ken can I'M
deIstand. But He who is too wise to err
and too good to be unkind, knows best and
to His m1rcifu will and unfailing wisdom.
it is a duty to bow with resignation.
He married Miss Resale, daughter of the
late w. II. Tams. and sister of ". p.
Tams, cashier of the Augusta National
Bank. who is left with two children to
mourn his death.
We tender our unaffected sympathy to
his young and lovely wife, who has SO soon
been bereft Of the strength and support of
manly. noble husband, and to The strlck
en- relatives and friends who have been
startled into The realization that Death is
no respecter Of persons.
The funeral took place from the Episco
pal church yesterday at 3 p. ID. The con-
gregation was the largest we have ever
seen on such an occasion, during business
hours, and the attendance of business men
attested the appreciation in which the de
ceased was held in tie community The
pail bearers were II. NJ. McIlhany, J. A.
Coolze, DR.. Wier, Edward Echols. w. w.
McGuflin, George Maslin, w. l.. Oily
Ter, and G.. J.. Weller.