The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1912-05-17
UNCLE HARvE" FLOYD


On last Sunday morning as the
gentle sun was casting her rays upon
mother earth, the chariot of the
Lord bore away the spirit of ou1
dear uncle, Harvey Floyd, to a new
and better life, leaving only ats
earthly temple with us to await the
trumpet sound to come forth. lie
was born ON Fishing Creek near
waynesburg, July 20, 1927, of a
staunch, responsible Christian par
entage, David and Nancy Floyd and
reared under such influence, incul-
eating principles admired and hon
ored by all, which he maintained
through life, and prepared him for a
good law abiding citizen, kind ac-
commodating neighbor, and loving
tender husband. lie was married
April Il, 1860 to Esther Ann Elliott,
who survives him.
Uncle IIarve, as he was familiarly
called, was genial, courteous and
hospitable, the old type of hospitai-
ty. friends were welcome, strangers
were taken in. the hungry fed, and
his heart. hands and doors were al
ways open to relieve affliction. He
has had failing health for several
wears and has been in a helpless
condition for two years, but he was
patient. enduring, and submissive
during his affliction, though he long
ed TO live with his dear wife in her
affliction, and his loved ones tor
whom he has struggled, Yet he gave
salts factory evidence that as his
life was ended he had anchored his
soul in the "TIeaven of Rest lie
united with the Baptist church at
Old Double Springs, as it Is now
called, about 46 years ago and
through his long life, he served his
church and his God with devotion
that made his life a positive force
for righteousness. His mind was a
storehouse Of interesting incidents
of pioneer days; and his remarkable
memory enabled him to call these
incidents with ease and TO tell in an
interesting way of the trumpets of
the gospel in the early days. He
loved the house of God, and was al
ways TO be found at his altar in
worship, until rendered by his ply
steal weakness.
In a brief sketch | will give a few
interesting things on his home life.
He was born and died in the same
room of the house which he was
raised. lie never bought any bacon.
soap, brooms. and was never out of
milk and butter of his own. He has
been a member of the Masonic lodge
for SO years. His home is one of
the most picturesque places in this
section of the county, because it has
the same rustic things as it had in
the pioneer days and has in il some
relics. which are unknown in style
to a great many people of this day.
He was indeed one of the brightest
Jewels of God and most remarkable
men of earth, ever rejecting the
lustre of the divine glory through
his life illuminating character. The
funeral was held at the Waynesburg
Baptist church, Monday May 6, 1912
by his pastor, Rev. Pike, after which
his body was quietly laid TO rest ii
the Old Double Springs cemetery, tc
await the coming of his Lord and
King. May the God Of infinite grace
bind up our broken hearts in the
time Of our trouble and bereave-
ment.
Another tie is broken,
In this world of sorrow and sin
To the summons "come up higher
He peacefully entered in.
Into the portals of glory,
Away from all worthy strife
Forever hen dwell in heaven,
And be filled with the joys of life.
More than four-score years have
vanished,
Since he came to earth 10 dwell
So help us "our Father just TO say
Thy will be done-farewell.
Loving Nephew, WALTER MOSER.
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