Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1915-05-19
ROBERT CRISP PASSES AWAY.
Full of Years and Honored by All,
Life's Journey Ends.

After l'nger.nr at the point of
death for several weeks, Robert
Crisp, Walhalla's oldest citizen, died
last night at o'clock at the home
Of his son, A. p. Crisp, in Midway.
Mr.. Crisp had not been i'll, but the
infirmities of age gradually Sapped
his strength, and he slowly weak
ened until the end, his passing away
being beautifully illustrative of the
sublime thought Of sinking out Of
self into Christ" His death has
been momentarily expected for days,
and the whole community mournS
the passing of good man-one
whose long life in our midst had
ever been an inspiration to the youth
as well as to those OF more mature
years as an example well worthy Of
emulation Simple, unostentatious,
unselfish, his life was truly such as
may well be looked upon as con-
Stant and close walk with God. In
the long years that we had known
Robert Crisp, there has never beer
heard one single remark that might
even indicate the possibility of
small act or an uncharitable word as
emanatng from him. He was one
Of natures noblemen", to whom an
honorable record through life meant
Hnf oh l,p
vain honors Of this world. In the
passing Of Robert Crisp one of the
finest specimens Of exalted manhood
we have ever known has been called
to his reward, and his reward is sure
and certain-''Well done, good and
faithful servant, enter thou into the
joys OF thy Lord" We mourn his
passing away, but his loved ones sor-
row not as those without hope, and
they will find comfort in the price
less legacy he has left them in the
record of 92 years OF righteous liv-
ing. Robert Crisp was born in
Burke county, North Carolina, Au-
gust 3, 1928, and in lS4S was hap
PLY married to Miss Nancy Ann Tay-
lor, Of Tennessee. In 1866 they
moved to Oconee, since which time
the family has resided continuol ly
in and near Walhalla. Mrs. Crisp
died in Walhalla IA years ago. Mr..
Crisp was a miller by trade, and at
the outbreak Of the War Between
the States he was exempted from
service in the army, being deSignat-
ed as one of those to remain at home
to assist in caring for and looking
after the material needs Of the wo-
men and children in his immediate
section. The deceased is survived
by one son and five daughters-A
=. Crisp, Mrs. X. B. Fretwell, Mrs.
w. o. White and Mrs. J. w. Alexan-
der, OF Walhalla; Mrs. L.. n. Robins,
of Milestone, and Mrs. Geo. w. Toll
bert, Of Greenwood, all Of whom
were with him in his last illness.
One son and one aughter-James
Crisp and Mrs. Henry Conley-pre-
ceded him to the grave. Mr. Crisp
was consistent member of the Bap-
tist church, with which he became
identified 60 years ago. He was a
member Of the Masonic fraternity
being affiliated with Blue Ridge
Lodge, No. 90, Of Walhalla, in which
he was the oldest member. Funeral
services will be held at 4.30 o'clocR
this afternoon from the residence OF
A. p. Crisp. The interment will be
made in the Baptist cemetery, where
the members of the Masonic Lodge
will pay their last tribute to the de-
ceased in their beautiful burial cere
mony. Rev. Geo. NJ. Wilcox, Of the
Presbyterian church, in accordance
with the special request Of the de.
ceased, made some time ago, will
conduct the service at the home
There are hosts o. friends of the
family of the deceased who will Join
with The Courier in extending con.
dolence and sympathy to them in
their sorrow.