West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18

In the las, issue Of this paper we briefly
no'ed the death Of the venerable John
Williams Of this place. which occurred at
his home in kingwood on Thursday morn
ing. December n, 1904, after serious Ill
ness of one month from paralysis and other
diseases incident to old age.
He was born in Temple street. Bristol.
Sommerse,shire. England. November a,
iSa7, and was therefore Is years and rs
days old. Me-. Williams when but 10 years
of age. sought home in this country aud
settled in this county. In 1894 he was
united in marriage to Stella A. Posten. and
to this union there were born eleven children
of whom six are still living.
His first wife died in 1877, and in 1877, he
was again married to Miss Julia b. Parks,
who survives him. To the second union
there were born three children. two of whom
are living. The six children that arc living
by the first marriage arc, George A. and
Lloyd who live in Kingwood, Charles Ii.
who lives in Toledo, Ohio, J. Frank who
lives in Colorado City. Col. Martha l.,
wife of J. Frank Rodeheaver, who lives at
Hayden. and Mary Sibina. wife of MIR.
Barney Hess, who lives in baltimore The
two children by the second marriage are
I'D Nj. Williams, who lives at runnelton,
and Victoria, the youngest daughter, who is
at home.
The funeral took place on Friday after
noon at the house, after which the burial
took place IN the old Haywood cemetery.
Although the weather was very Indictment
quite crowd of friends aad neighbors at
tended to pay last tribute of respect as
the deceased was held in the highest regard
by all who knew him. The following
tribute 10 his memory, aud orginal poetry in
the shape of an aerostic containing the
name OF the deceased, were written by his
pastor, Rev. IL. p. Hardway.
lie was soldier in the late Civil War
and heroieally defended his conviction aud
country. His integrity and veraciiy were
never questioned. was loyal to his country
and to his family until the last. About
forty years ago al his own home he embrac-
ed the religion of the Lord Jesus aud united
with the Missionary Baptist church and as
recipient of the Kingdom of Christ he ex-
hibited the character Of his Master in trans.
actions Of business and in his daily walks,
leaving an example wouhy OF imitation. A
while before the Angelic Host came to con-
vey his spti, home, he called his wife and
children TO his bedside and admonished
and committed them into the hands of the
King and kissed goodbye the true and faith.
full eompa Mon who watched every move and
heard every Sigh, and then departed to be
with Christ which is far better The writer
assisted by Revs. Howard aud Ramsey, con.
Quoted the funeral services in the home.
after which he was land to rest from his
labors in the Kingwood cemetery. May
Gods blessings rest upon the bereft family.
AcRoSrtc
Jesus passed through this world alone,
q the task lie deemed His own
lie hurried on, lie would not stay,
Nothing could impede Him on Ills way.
Was willing TO sacrifice talent and time,
IN order 20 save the "ninety and nine 30
Loving character lie must have been,
Looking after the children of men.
I've beheld Him in my Affections near
And have had nothing TO fear
Myself and family commit TO His hand,
Saying. "Neei me in my Fatherland."