Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-12-28

Bryan Mourns the Loss Of an fionored
and Useful 9th : of Substantial
Prominlulce.

bereft OF husband and father. In
the midst of the joyous holiday
season the death angel has claimed
one-the central figure Of devoted
family circle. With but a few
hours warning loved ones saw the
light of life fade from calm, manly,
tender and loving eyes, while the
brave and resolute spirit took its
swift and silent fight to the realms
of life eternal.
Mr.. Milton Parker died at his
home in this city yesterday morn
ing at 9:so O'Clock. Surrounded
by members of his family he passed
peacefully away as the result Of an
appoplectie stroke sustained shortly
before midnight. Mr.. Parker had
been suffering for several months
with the partial paralysis of one
foot and ankle, and lately the other
foot gave indications of being in
volved. He was, however, able to
walk and be about his Office and
the streets as usual most every day,
and gave attention to his business
affairs. He was down town and
ehatted pleasantly with friends on
Wednesday, the day previous to
his death, and while his family and
friends realized the serious tenden-
cy Of his declining health and
strength, and all possible efforts
were made for their restoration, no
one was prepared for the sudden
elimination of his illness, and his
death was a severe shock to every
one.
Mr.. Milton Parker was born in
Lincoln county, Tenn, Oct. IS,
1870, and was 90 years and two
months old, lacking one day. He
came to Texas in 1882, and passed
most of his life, with the exception
of three years in business in CAL
weston, and the period of the war,
in Burleson and Brazos counties.
He was a pioneer citizen of Bryan,
and the business activities of his
life included merchandising, bank
ing and farming, in all of which
he was highly successful. He
leaves a valuable estate including
farming lands in the Brazos bot
tom, business and residence proper
ty and other interests in Bryan.
He served with distinction
throughout the civil war in the
Confederate army as a member of
Company G, Second Texas, his
service ending with the memorable
and long drawn out seige of Vicks-
burg which tried mems souls.
Mr.. Parker was united in mar
rage to Miss Mollie johnson in
1864, and his wife and seven chill
dren, all grown, survive him, Mes /
sers. G.. 5. Parker, Jno. X. Parker,
Mrs. W. II. Oliver and Mr.. MiltonY
Parker Jr. of Bryan; Mrs. A. B.
Carr Jr., Mrs. S. J. Balm and Mrs.
P. S. Tilson of Houston. all of
whom were with him at the time
If his death.
Mr.. Parker was a man of strong
firm in his convictions,
decisive and courageous.
lis mental powers were discerning
md comprehensive in the scope of
Il their activities. He possessed
plendid abilities for managing
arge enterprises and was practical
nd philosophical in temperament.
lie was devoted TO his family and
rue to his friends, kind hearted.
haritable and ever ready to extend
helping hand to those in need or
istress.
He was foremost in public en-
erprises and one of the most wide
? known and influential men of
his section of the state. yet he was
,served in disposition and ever
ought TO avoid the plaudits of
ven his most intimate friends.
rave, generous, modest, gentle
lanly, he stood four square to
I the winds that blew" discharg-
lg every duty and obligation
wards his fellow man in every
.laiion of life.
The funeral will be held from
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