The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-03-18

Thomas Worrilow, who for many years
has bern a well known and highly respect.
quadale on last Sunday evening. March
10th, 1895. For the past three years he
has been rapidly falling. and his friends
cav for months past that he could not
last long. From one of the finest specl-
mems of physical manhood that could be
seen In our city. he wasted away until
ho was thin and worn and weak. A few
months ago he moved to Minquadaie
where he Ind delightful home during
his last days, and where he died.
Thomas Worrilow was born at Upper
Chichester, Delaware county. Pa, on July
23rd, 1917, and hence was nearly IS years
old. At the age of 10 he was converted at
camp meeting near Mt Hope Church,
and was an earnest member from that
time till his death. For 81 years he de-
voted his time and talents to the advance.
meht OF the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and wherever his home was made There
he nlwnys took a prominent position as a
church worker. He moved to Virginia in
1887 and remained there until 1913, when
he returned to his early home In Della.
ware county. In 1865 he moved to VII
mingtun. whore he built up large and
Important business as a builder, and
where he was soon known as a man upon
whom In all business deuling5 the utm ost
reliance might he safely placed.
Upon moving to the city he connected
himself with Union Methodist Episcopal
Church. and was closely identified with
all its interests ever since. He has been
honored by tho church with the highest
Offices In her gift. Mr.. worrilow was a
trustee, steward ard II leader, and he has
been an exhorter for many years His
stalwart form has been seen at the VAR
ious services of tho sanctuary, ami by
him the preaching OF tho Word was al
ways given the closest attention. Ho
was ever ready to minister both by his
influence and work and his means to the
advancement OF the church.
Among the chief characteristics of Mr.
Worrliow was his integrity. lie was a
man upon whom one could depend. He
did not always take the popular sile. he
may not always have been on the right
side. but there was never any doubt as to
which side lie was on. He was positive
he was honest, earnest In his iews, "A man
whose stand was fearlessly taken aEi
maintained to this limit of his ability. In
business he defrauded no man. or him ii
could be trnthfuily sail when he died, al
honest man Eas fallen. IL all his BUSINESS
relations he always noted so as to obtain
and preserve the esteem OF all with whom
ho dealt.
As might be expected by those who
know him his faith in God never wavered.
even when his body was In the greatest
agony. Among his last utterances was
one declaring that the way WAS bright
with light from the other world, aud
when no longer able to speak by nod CT
the head he showed he was ready to de,
part and 10 with Christ
lie diei very quietly and somewhat un.
expcctedly. his friends thought no
would llnger II few days more. but on
Sunday afternoon last he simply breatned
little mora quietly and was gone. Thus
passed AWAY II good man. lls friends
will niss hlm. and the world Is poorer sor
his departure. In hs church. especially
by lhe oluer members, his departure Will
leave deep regret. But he has gained a
home aud ecepire aud a crown. We
cannot bring him back but we shall see
him again.