The Grenada sentinel., 1904-01-02
IN MEMO ORlAlA

December,12, 1903, the Death Arppei
I. S. T,irnIpseed, thfes miles Ia north m,fi Of Of
SyeiIersen, and h2ss away from their
l!a happy q! gro,,p. !! sot .ahlldrs tic
spirit Of Edward Garrett, who was
born In the south western part of Cars
roll county,- February 5, 1880, and
most OF ~whose life had been spent
Yithin the borders of:NIarroll and Gre
NADIA counties. =
When l first knew this hospitable
family, Edd, as he was faYniliarly
called, was gentle manly boy, who
won his way into the affections of all
who knew him; and it has been a
source OF much pleasure to mark the
development Of that tender youth into
the beautiful strength of Christian
manhood.
To his. parents, even from early
childhood, he was a respectful. ODE
dent and affectionate son, who always
strove to make their burdens light.
and their sorrows few. TO his BROTH
ers and sisters he was a loving brother
and cheerful companion. He was ex-
ceedingly kind to his younger brothers,
and seemed to delight in bestowinp
upon his sisters every brotherly atten-
tion that would conduce to their vel
fare and happiness.
The home was rendered a more
happy abode for it's inmates, by the
sound OF his cheerful songs and the
sunshine of his countenance: while
every guest was made to feel so warm
]y welcomed by his pleasant greeting
and courteous attention. In school
both at home and at Houston, Miss.
he won, by his studious habits and
manly bearing, the highest respect of
all. For his teachers, he ALWAYS man.
ifested that respectful, sympathetic
and atfecCi0nate consideration which
was sure to win their warm and en-
during love.
At very early age he became a
member Of Spring Hill Methodist
Church, in Grenada county, where his
remains were laid to rest. Though
always consistent church member.
ne became a more devoted Christian
as lie reached the years of maturity.
He was his PASTORS true friend. and
was punctual in his attendance upon
all religious services. He never seemed
more happy than when mingling his
voice with others in songs Of praise to
his Great Redeemer. l never knew
him to shrink from the performance
OF any Christian duty. His feet were
ever swift. and his hands ever ready
to relieve the sutferngs Of those with
whom his lot was cast: and none were
too lowly to share his sympathy and
ald IN times OF sorrow and afflictjon.
The aged, who always received his
warmcst hand-clasp and most cheering /,
smiles rejoiced at his coming. and the |
llttie child felt that in him it had a !
[flend indeed. His young companions |
knew that his life was sincere and was
often influenced by his worthy
example.
When his last illness came, his for !
[ltude and patience were beautiful 20
and when the stubborn dis
ease refused to yield to medical Skill
ana tender nursing, it seemed strange
10 the human mind, that one whose
prospects were SO bright and promis-
ing should be taken from this life in
the prime Of his youth: but when we
stood beside the flower decked casket
md looked upon the calm and peace
.ul lace, where not a vestage of sin
remained, we felt that the loving
Father had but reclaimed his own.
md tried to bow our hearts in hum
Die submission to His will.
To the bereaved family who mourn
lis death so sadly. we would say. let
'our hopes rest upon the sweet prom
ses OF God, who alone is able to com
ort and bless, and we trust that each
# you, when the summons come. NAV
'e prepared to meet Him who awaits
ou in that Eternal Home where YOU
nay rejoice forever around the Throne
f God. ADD1E Moxn.v