The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-04-08
The Passing Of Alexander Lackey,

pIens WAS 30 SHUT tndb Ouly hNViy
brief notice OF the dead citizen
could be prepared. And even now,
with ample time, 1t Is difficult to
write OF him In terms aud manner
commensurate with the civic and
moral worth OF the man. Fortu-
nately for Louisa we arc not fire.
quenily called upon to chronicle
the demise Of so worthy a citizen,
for the city and the community
can not often spare such as he.
Born In Louisa, educated In her
schools, and becoming part and
parcel as 1t were OF her best and
most vital interests, Alexander
Lackey lived to the meridian OF
life, honored and useful to his
fellow man, and died loved and re-
GREETED by all who knew the able
lawyer, the philosophical citizen,
the honest upright man.
1t is putting 1t strongly, but
truthfully, to say that as lawyer
Mr.. Lackey had but few superiors
In Kentucky. He was not a
brilliant man, far less snowy one.
His pleadlngs at the bar were not
adorned with bouquets Of rhetoric,
but they were ripe with logic,
sound In the very principles OF the
law and strong In persuasive and
convincing argument. He men,
tally devoured the decisions OF the
Courts OF Last Resort, and none re-
membered them so well as he.
Always a student he burned the
midnight oil in his pursuit oflegal
lore, and thus his mind became a
rich storehouse from which he
could draw an endless supply.
He had an envlable reputation as
"A first class lawyer, and this
brought him a varied and lucra-
tive practice. A knowledge OF
Mr.. Lackey's worth and ability
made him much sought for by
those who would like TO see him
occupy some high official station.
But II he ever had any ambition
along this line few, II any, ever
knew II. He had been repeatedly
solicited to accept nominations
but he invariably declined. 1t is
probable that II he had lived to
ripper years the Circuit or Appel
late Court might have successfully
tempted him, aud he would have
graced with honor and credit
either OF those exalted places. He
was for years an sotive and useful
member OF the School Board, and
asa distinct favor TO his native
city he was the custodian OF It's
funds, but beyond these he would
hold no office. But while Mr.
Lackey refused to accept many
honorable and responsible posi-
lions he was ever a public-spirited
citizen. All plans and undertak
ings having for their end the i'm
provement OF Louisa and her peo
pie had his championship anC
support. None appreciated bette
than he the power for good oxerteC
10y schools and churches, and Il
their establishment and supper
he was a liberal contributor.
While Alex Lackey was a pllla
:, OF strength In the law aud a pc
tent factor In the municipality II
was In his home life among thos
, who knew him bcst-surrounde
by those who loved him best, tina
. he sh9wedNhose traits OF characte
: that endea5 jed him to wife, chile
rem aud Kindred. To her who's
home and heart are now desolat
4 he was ever kind, loyal and tende
u, His wife's happiness and comfoI
Ne were 10 Alexander Lackey prln
l: considerations, aud with h
y, thoughtful care regarding the
IS. mother were mingled the mo
10 ailectionate concern for the welfa
st OF the dear little girls so early b
y. reft Of a devoted father. Singuls
- ~ modest aud unassumlng, almo
OF OF retiring disposition amoI
men and strangers, Mr.. Lack
Ad found in the society Of a culiur
m wife and bright children all I
he elements OF happiness and contel
mt The passing OF such man, The
OF was II distinct loss to this comm
GO nifty. The Intense solicltude mai
tested during his long illness; &
al deep regret expressed when 1t wi
a learned that he must die; the grl
g. manifested when the tired Iii
h. closed in death, and the gre
Or throng OF people from all the ram
4. OF lie which gathered to pay la
~ tribute OF respect, testified to Il
II esteem In which our friend vi
ID held. No scar or stain mars Il
or beauty OF an upright life. In Il
a. completeness OF an honorable C
reer death called him, and he m
IN the summons bravely and calml
ch Peace to his ashes, honor to b
nd memory and rest to his soul
he
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