The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-06-12
A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF
PROF. T. A. LACEY,

Ponta, Texas, June 10.-Prof. T..
A. Lacey departed this life, March
15, 1920, at the home of his bro
Their, Rev. Thomas Lacey, residing
on Route No. 4, Troup, Texas,
from the effects of influenza, and
its complication.
He was the tenth son of Theo-
phelus and Clairrissa Lacey of
Summerfield, who preceded him
several years ago. The family con-
sisted of ten sons and four daugh-
tiers, all of whom survive him ex@
cept two sisters, Mrs. Mary Boiling
and Miss Nancy Lacey, who de-
parted this life several years ago.
Prof. Lacey not long ago re-
signed his profession as teacher in
the school room and began instruct
ing in music, profession he fol-
lowed until called to his great re-
ward on high.
His talent in music gained for
him a fame he will never lose in
the memory of those with whom he
made introduction. He. was ba-
chelor, but not selfish in any of
his attitudes towards his fellow
man, nor Indifferent to his duties
to his duties to his God, his coun-
try, nor to the needs of his r.
Following the teachings of good old
parents, led his race in the path
of right living. At the time of his
death, he was president of the
Presbyterian Convention of East
Texas. and district president of
the Cumberland Presbyterian Sun
day school convention, a position he
held with honor until death.
He was a trained musician, and
spent much time and money in
teaching his people to praise God
in song, as well as his other duties
to his fellow man. He was possess
ed of extraordinary musical talent,
which profession he was active in
until called above, but his worthy
example, his wise precepts, and life,
shall live on and on. and bear
rich rewards in the lives of those
whom he loved and served so well.
His remains were laid to rest in
Pleasant Plain cemetery, near Sum-
merfield, under the auspices of the
Masonic Lodge, being a member of
Union Hill Lodge at the time of
his death.
Prof. Lacey was an organized
member of the West Angelina and
East Cherokee county Singing
Convention which perfected its or
ganization some eight years ago and
served with much satisfaction as
secretary of same until death called
him away.
Resolution.
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God in his wise council to take
from our midst our brother and
friend, Prof. T. A. Lacey, and
whereas, he was one of the Off
GERS of this convention, being sec
rotary OF this convention
Be 1t Resolved that each leader
sing in undertone, one song in
memory of him who is gone to
sing in that Heavenly Choir, where
no traveller has ever been known to
return.
On account of the Indictment
weather at the time of his death,
funeral services were postponed un-
til the First Sunday in August, on
which occasion we are still undone.
And be 1t resolved further: That
this convention reasonable on the
above occasion and furnish appro-
PIRATE music in respect of our fall
len hero.
And be it further Resolved that
q copy OF these resolutions be sent
to The Dallas Express for publica-
ton In its columns and a copy be
entered on the minutes of said con-
vention to ever remain in his mem
DRY.
Signed:
P. P. sIRLS. Chairman.
j. L. LYLE,
]. c. McCRIMMON. Stunt.