The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-02-28
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of suffering from complication of
disease. God in his own omnipotent
power seen fit to call TINS Christian
laborer from the vineyard,
He was noble man, prominent
in all good works, he was deeply
loved by all, as one of the purest,
best and most useful of men. Every
thing possible was done to save the
precious life for those who love
him so fondly Father, mother,
brother, sisters, and his dear wife
all gave battle with the dreaded
angel of death, but no good could
be accomplished. Rest came to him
in a dreamless. Sleep at Easter tides
and loving offering in Easter lilies
and lilies of the valley were sent
by Borrowing hearts as token of
love and sympathy. Testimony st.
Mathew 9Th chapter, 18th verse,
LET Your Light so Shine Before
Men, that they may see your good
workers, and glorify, your father
which is in Heaven"
AS the lilies cleaned in snowy
beauty about him still form, they
seem fitting symbol of his pure
sweet life and character. His
death removes from earth one who's
whole life was devoted. To minis
tering to others, bring joy and COM
fort in his very presence and per-
sonality.
In relation of life as son, brother,
husband and father, he was de-
voted Christian, no words or ours
can estimate his worth, nor tell his
lost to our community among whom
he move a king of goodness and
truth. He was a member of the
st. John Primitive Baptist Church
10 years.
He Joined church during his early
boyhood loyal and useful leader in
all works of helpfulness and up
lift.
Two years ago God endowed him
with the holy spirit to preach the
gospel. st. Mark 16 chapter, Is
verse GO we into all the world,
and preach the gospel to every
creature, he that believeth and is
not baptized shall be saved. He that
believeth not shall be damned"
From that time to his death he
has been trying to do Gods COM
mand.
He leaves to lament his loss his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas,
six sisters, Madams John Hubert,
Jobe Washington of Taylor; John
Gregg of Littig Curly Russell,
brothers; Messrs. James Lee Thorn
as, Less Thomas of Sayersyille,
his wife, Pearlie and two children,
all were present at his burial ex-
cept one sister. His remains were
carried from the Steward residence
and placed in the Liman cemetery
near Calvin. The members of the
Household extended courtesy and
comfort of Anguish. Impressive
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. G. E. Bonner who tenderly
and eloquently spoke of the many
traits of his life and character.
He was appointed by the Med
orator of st. John Primitive Bap-
fist Association as district, up to
his death he had made a measur-
able success in his prominent po-
sition.
He was appointed by the Mod
in his hospitality, loyal and true
in his friendship, loving and faith
full in his devotion to his family,
none knew him but to love him.
Because of his great value to hui
manity, because of the aching void
in the sore hearts of those he lifted
behind him this simple tribute Of
love is tenderly written and laid as
wreath of Forget-me-nots upon the
tablet of memory while
Love will dream and faith will
trust
Since he who knows our needs is
just,
That some how, some where meet
we must.
He is not dead. Such soul can never
die"
He breathes already Divine Air,
and those eternal visions vast and
fair, already stretch before his won
dering eyes, He is not gone! His
presence still is nigh and live
within our hearts with hottest pray
er and sweeter all our lives like
incense rare that floats like fra
GRANGE to the throne on high.