The Forrest City times., 1910-12-16
DEATH OF THOS. ". BARROW
Tribute to Memory of True and Generous Man and Prineely Gentlemen-Liie Sketch and
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 Thomas w. Barrow, who breathed his l st at the home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Hatcher, on last Fri day afternoon at l.20 o'clock, was born August :. 1872, at the old Barrow homestead, about three miles north of Forrest City and was native of St. Francis county, whose moral char acter and true manliness endeared him to all who knew him throughout this section of the state
 The span of life for the deceased was short, he being only 3S years of age at the time of his death. For three or four years past he had been patient sufferer from the white plague, under which he bore up with remarkable fortitude and labored on patiently for his loved ones until within few short weeks past, when he gave up in sheer weakness, after having been reduced to an emaciated shadow of his former self by the dread disease.
 Here was man whom everybody loyed-he was loved for his fidelity to his family; he was loved because no murmur ever escaped him in affliction: he was loved because he held sacred every duty and obligation of life: he was loved because of his princely characteristics as gentleman.
 What pleasure it gives us to recount the thoughts of the saintly mother, when asked If there was anything special she would like to have mention ed in connection with this tribute to his memory, she replied, with tears of righteous grief flooding her hallowed cheeks: Nothing, only that he was the sweetest son mother ever had. lie always shielded my heart from care and trouble and stood so close to me in every trial-he was all I had"
 What greater love can man share than this-going down to the grave, our friend was comforted and SUD- ported by the truest sentiments of earthl grace and sanctity-a mothers love.
 Deceased was also man of God. He was fervent and sincere in the faith that lifts the soul to happy com- munion with the saints and was true and steadfast to the religion of the glorious Redeemer.
 Watch, therefore; stand fast in the faith, for ye know no. the day nor the hour when the Son of Man con- eth. V
 Accordingly, our friend lived, and his life was shining example to those inclined to str ay from the path of duty and rectit ude.
 On the thirtieth day of April, more than sixteen years ago, deceased was married to Miss Carrie Chew, of Helena. Their union has been bless ed with three lovely children, Mar garet, Julia and Elizabeth, all of whom survive.
 No words can describe the sorrow which overshadows the tender hearts of these dear ones. Husband and father, deceased was the soul of thoughtfulness and solicitude and never shadow fell between him and the happiness with wh ich he wa surrounded in his house. His com- ings and goings were filled with affec- tion and devotion. As aconsequence, in his home he found his greatest earthly joy and peace. His few years here marked period of constant ef- fort and labor, but were, nevertheless, hiiON "iIh Iilc OcduUy duu COIlUetlU- ment of an ideal and happy home life.
 Deceased was for many years con- nected with number of our leading mercantile firms and was recognized as one of the best salesmen in the city. He was also beloved mem Der of number of our fraternal orders, viz: The Woodmen, Knights and Ladies of Honor and Columbian Moodmen.
 He was the champion of the grand principles of fraternalism and beneyo- fence which he embodied with zeal and earnestness, and his hand was al ways open to the distressed and atfiict- ed
 We might enlarge at length upon the goodness of heart and admirable traits of our deceased friend, bee ause he was our friend in the truest sense, and one for whom our esteem and high regard cannot be expressed in penciled lines. In every walk of life where he was known, he will be sadly missed and sincerely mourned We shall keep his memory green, and our tears will mingle with those Of his loved ones whose hearts are now crushed and bleeding beneath a weight of sorrow which nothing short of divine grace can tighten.