The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-08-15
tlfE'S
LaborsI : Are Ended
Rev. j.: Eullan Bullock, Pastor Of
LIST baptist Church Passes r
:-E>,.M I.'. Away. ~ t.ss5

Rev. J, E.. Bullock pastor, the past
seven years, of the LIST Baptist
church on Washington street died
Friday morning at the parsonage
after an illness of nearly six
months. ':t#S".' ="
Rev. Bullock had been in falling
health the past two years and it soon
became apparent to him and to his
congregation: that it would be necas-
sary,: to give up active, work and
change of climate; which he did, but
to no avail. ;. .,>-..... IL
He. returned to the city and while
it was evident to his friends that his
illness would prove fatal, everything
|possible was done in the way Of care
full nursing and medical attention
until the end came. \,..' -, ,.
During the past four months he
became a confirmed invalia whose
only hope cof escape from his intense
suffering lay through the gateway OF
death. He was called to the pastor
ate of this church when 1t was suf-
fering from great financial strain,
a responsibility which he assumed
and faithfully discharged till the
last penny Of the church and par
sonage was. paid. A apipe organ,
Witch ad det1' greatly the church
service was next installed and was
soon paid for. Rev. BulIock's SER
vice to the church was Invaluable.
The congregation fully appreciated
his labors as pastor and rewarded
him, with the tenderest care during
his illness. His resignation in the
face Of sicknessg purposes broken off.
and life ebbing away at it's meridian
was tenderly touching, breathing
peace and resignation. Thus he
closed life's book Of lights and shad-
ows, tears and laughter. folded his
hands on finished work and went
from labor to reward. where the
cares Of tho world are forgotten, it's
t,lmnlts hushed and It's miseries dis
Eappear sE%$ r. H. ..- :. ss}. r. s. 4
eNfs Bullock was regarded with
a tender love and veneration by the
members Of his congregation and
Will be remembered as a map pos
sessed of, great genius He was an
orator, an organizer and a ,financier,
possessed of brilliant genius and a
remarkable combination Of faculties.
Eloqnence was his stepping stone to
success, but Of all his faculties that
Of making friends was the most re-
markable. He was kind generous
man who had quick sympathy for
the aged and those IN distress. The
sorroWing hearts and tears Of the
large conconrse Of people who fol-
lowed him to his last resting place
was an eloquent testimonial of their
appreciation of his services and sac
r1fices. The remains lay in state at the
church where they were viewed by
large numbers of-persons. The
funeral service was conducted Sun
day afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev.
|: V. Bryant Of Huntington. Nearer
Ny God To Thee" was sung by the
choir, After which Rev. Bryant
lined the hymn Servant of God we'll
done. Rev. Walker: of st. Paul A..
NJ. church read the scripture lesson.
Prayer by Rev. X. M. MayheW. Rev.
Bryant took as his text the 4th verse
OF the 2S Psalm: Yea though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of
death I will fear no evil for thou
art with me thy rod and thy staff
they comfort me. The sermon was
impressive and full Of beautiful les
sons to comfort the hearts Of those
who sorrowed. The remains were
followed by Rev. s. r. Bullock and
the Ladies Aid. Of which he was a
member. Beautiful and costly. floral
designs were given by individuals
and the different organizations of
the church. '.--.-
Among the ministers assisting in
the service were Rev. Walker, of st..
Paul A.. M. e. church; Rev. J. w.
Waters, Of Simpson M. E. church
and Rev r. M. Mayhem. On the
r6strum were Rev. Brown, pastor of
the LIST Baptist, church at Montgom-
cry; DR.. T. G. Johnson, pastor OF
the Baptist Temple and q number
Of other prominent ministers.