The Forrest City times., 1911-12-15
DEATH OF w. R. FLETCHER.
Prominent Farmer and Citizen of Johnson Township Dies in Mem-
 phis Last Saturday.

phis Last saturday.
 The sad news reached the city last Saturday of the death at the Prcsby- terian Hospital, Memphis at o'clock that evening of NIT. W. k. Fletcher. Who had been undergoing treatment there for several weeks. Mr Fetch CT was taken i'll in September, during the term of Circuit Court. and in spite of all that could be done for him, grew weaker and weaker until about three weeks before his death it was decided 10 take him to Memphis Tor treatment. \ few days after his arrival there il was decided by the surgeons that an operation was necessary. and accordingly il was per formed. NIT. Fletcher stood the operation well, and seemed to be i'm proving. But the rally was a short one, and the patient soon lost the little advantage he had gained. and in spite Of ali that could be done for his relief. he grew rapidly worse, and on Saturday morning passed away Mrs. Fletcher had been with him during most of the time of his stay Tn the hospital, and was at his bed side when the death angel came, as was his son, Glabe, and Mrs. Fletcher's mother, Ms. Brice Hamilton.
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 Eugene Williams, ] B. Terry and B. :. Moore went over to Memphis and after the body had been prepared in that city, for shipment accom- panied It to this city Sunday morn ing, arriving here on the II o'clock train. The remains were taken in charge by the Stevens Undertaking Establishment, where they lay until Monday morning, when they were taken to White Hall church. near his home, where funeral services were held, Rev, Geo. II. kirker, of this city officiating. Theremains were then taken in charge by the Odd Fellows, and the services at the grave and the burial were conducted under the auspices of the Colt Lodge,I. 0. o. +. of which he was a member. He was also member of Woodmen of the World lodge also of Colt.
 MT Fletcher was native of this county, and has spent all of his life here He was born and raised on farm in the northern part of the county. He was forty-nine years of age, and up until stricken by the illness which resulted in his death, had always enjoyed vigorous health. He was married twice, his first wife being a Miss Ida Henry. to which union four children were born, three of whom, a son, Glabe. and two daughters, Mrs Mark Garner and Mrs. John Farr, of Johnson township, sur yive. His first wife died in ls92 and Ire was married few years later to Miss Annie Hamilton, who survives him and to which union four chil- dreH were born. Three of these, two daughters. Mrs. Bill Williams, of Paragould and Vivian, and a son Brice the latter two living at home, also survive him.
 At the funeral the following gen tlemen acted as pail bearers: Dr. l. F. Me Dougal, and Mr. Will David, of this city, and MT Tom Hampton. MT. Luther Peevey, Mir. John Chris topher and Prof I NJ. Wilsor of Colt.
 Nr. Fletcher was a man who W; $ loved and respected by all who knew him He was q man whose word was as good as his bond, God fear ng honest man, whose creed was the Sayiors' words, Do unto others as ye would have others do unto ye "
 To every one to whom he was known the news of his death came as sad and painful shock, and the large concourse of so rowing friends who gathered in spite of the incle- ment weather, at the cemetery to witness the last solemn rites, and to mingle their tears with those of the bereaved family. With his host of friends we wish to join in extending sincere and heartfelt condolence and sympathy. May the God of the widow and orphan temper their grief and teach them to truly believe that he doeth all things for the best and that their loved one is not dead but merely gone to a better world To there await them in glory.
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