The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-11-03
POWDER SPRINGS.

Died in Atlanta, Ca, at six
O'Clock p. m. Wednesday, October
25th, Rev. J. L. McKenney, a
Baptist minister, age A years.
His home was at Gurley, Alabama,
where his last ministerial work was
done. He had been in Atlanta
since May for his health, having
tumor on his brain that caused him
so much suffering and he underwent
five operations. Every thing that
loving hands and surgical skill could
do was done. He bore his Affections
with much patience and christian
fortitnde. Had it been the Lords
will he would gladly have lived for
his family's sake and to again
engage in the work he loved so we'll,
but God said: IT'S enough, come
up higher
His body was brought to Powder
Springs, Friday morning, to the
home of his brother, Mr.. J. E. Nc
Kenney, accompanied by many
relatives and friends from Atlanta.
At 2:30 p. no. his funeral was
preached at Baptist church by Rev.
| A. j. Morgan, of Acworth, a very
dear friend, who baptized him some
twenty-four years ago and also per-
formed the ceremony that made him
and Miss Annie Cox man and wife,
fifteen years ago. Mr.. Morgan was
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Farr, of At
lanta, both giving some beautiful
and touching remarks as to his
christian character and loyalty to
his God and his church.
Mr.. Mckinney was so apprecia-
tive of every kindness shown him
and he was the recipient of many
comforting letters and offers of
financial aid from his dear friends
in Alabama whom he had labored
for so earnestly. He often spoke of
these kindnesses and they were so
comforting to him all those months
of long suffering. And one of his
! greatest desires was to get able to
60 and see those friends and tell
them verbally of his appreciation.
He leaves a devoted wife three
children, father, mother, seven
brothers and five sisters, his being
the first death in this large family
circle. May God in much mercy
be very near to the wife and orphan
children, also to the whole family,
) who had loved him SO dearly. His
body was inferred in city cemetery
and the grave was covered with
, beautiful flowers.
Many friends here of Mr.. Lee
Duncan, of Atlanta, have received
invitations to his marriage to Miss
Obie Mckenzie, of Montezuma, the
wedding to take place in November.
Mr.. Posey Florence, of the
Philippines Islands, was here last
: week to visit friends and relatives.
Mr.. Florence has been away from
here eighteen years. His many
friends were glad to see him and to
!, know he was doing so well.
Mr.. Forrest Daniel and Miss
Matte Landrum were married here
Sunday. Best wishes for long and
happy life.
Messrs. Dave Miller and Joe
: Arnold left Monday for Macon to
attend the Masonic Convention.
Mrs. Lizzie Butner, of Jackson,
, is visiting relatives here. Her son,
Harry, who is attending medical
college in Atlanta spent Sunday
here.
Mr.. Pickett, of Greenville, S. c.,
who recently bought out Mr.. J. S.
Bookhart, is here for a few days
!. having some grain sown. He in
tends moving here early in Deem
Der.
, Mr.. Guy Lindley, of Atlanta,
spent Sunday with homefolks.
, Rev. J. S. Bookhart preached at
/. the Baptist church Sunday to a large
and appreciative audience.
Mr.. J.F. P. Lindley spent Sunday
in Marietta.
Mrs. H. R. Hunt at the A. & M.
College delightfully."- entertained last
7 week. A number of her friends
from here attended. A most pleasant
> afternoon was spent with this lovely
hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. McKenney
=. wish to thank their neighbors and
friends for the many deeds of kind
ness shown them in the death and
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