The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-05-20
Death OF Ei?. Jao. I. Edwards.

Suc was the sad case when on the
afternoonof Friday. May Il, 1915,
MIR Jno. I. Edwards passed from
this earth into life eternal.
It was just before five O. clock that
the soul Of this good man took its
light, back to God who gave it, al
nos5 without a moments warning
dr. Edwards was born Feb. 18th,
1865, making his stay here on earth
10 years, 3 months and 2 days. He
was the son Of the late William
Ed dwards. Of Eigeconbe county. In
1887 on the 21 day of Feb, he was
married to Miss Bell UIura Brant-
ley, daughter Of the late Frank and
Sarah Rrantiey Of Scotland Neck,
n. c., and unto this happy union
were born twelve children, four of
which died in their infancy.
His devotion as husband and his
thoughtful and affectionate interest
IS father was beautiful to behold
He will not only le missed in his
home but sadly missed in the COM
nnunity. We fear the sun will never
shine with the same Brightness and
the birds never sing as cheerful to
his loved ones, especially to his life
long companion. henceforth as they
have in the past, but they should
console themselves with the thought:
Somewhere the sun is shining
Somewhere the song birds dwell;
Hush then Thy sad repining,
God lives and all is well.
Mr. Edwards was taken Ill late
Thursday night aod all that loving
hands and skilled physician could
de was TO no avail. His time had
come, and Gods summons must be
obeyed.
He was man of strickest in
tegrity, and beautiful character.
In business he was perfectly honest,
a kind neighbor, a devoted husband
and father. We think our Saviour
meant such as he, when he said
Blessed are the pure il heart for
they shall see Good. And we feel
that he lives again with him. He
was one Of the most energetic men
this community ever knew. Yet
never was he too busy, rever too
weary with the anxious cares Of his
duties to neglect his family prayer.
He WAS ever willing to forgive
ard look over the faults of bis
naighbors and speak 2. hopeful word
in their behalf. One could not be
Ia his presence long, without being
impressed with the his forgiving
character. He seemed never to for
get cit is more blessed to give than
to receive" for this he did in ad-
ninistering to the wants Of the poor
and needy, sick and afflicted. Yet
the fairest flowers must fade, and
like rose he has faded, but yet to
bloom again il some fairer world.
Dear ones, we know i is hard to be
torn asunder for life from the ere
you love, bus comfort yourself with
the thought that he was 50 fitted
fox the harvest, Whea he was awake
ii the presence OF hiS Saviour, he
heard HIS gentle voice saying, well
do2e thou good and faithful servant,
enter thou into tie Joys of thy
Lord" May the one who doeth all
! things, well comfort tie ones he has
loved aud left, and prepare them to
meet nim in the sweet by and by. y
lie leaves 8 wife. eight children,
an axga>. mother, three brotEer5 and
two sisters TO mourn tEeil' loss.
His remains were interred in the
Najiaian cemetery Saturday after
noon, amongst q large host Of sor-
rowing friends aid relatives Rev.
Singleton Of Scotland Neck conduct
ing the funaraI services. The grave
was beautifully banked with flowers
being completely covered.
On, why is it father, you have left
~us,
And gone to that heavenly shore
Where angles are singing and call
IIg,
Where sickness and death are nt
more?
Alone IN this world we are travelling
Each day sadly thinking Of you;
How lor.g will it be till we follow,
Our sweet loving friendship re
new?
Yes on tie dark pillows we are wait
ing,
For p glimpse Of the beautiful
land;
When we shall be piloted over,
BY oar dear loving Saviour's hand
We miss you, dear father, we mis-