Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1921-10-21
G. w. DOAK DEAD AFTER LONG
AND PAINFUL ILLNESS.

G. w. Doak, prominent and wide.
ly known citizen, died at his hon,s
here on Sunday afternoon, about /
o'clock, in the 6Sth year of his ap.
His death was not unexpected. Fol
several years he had been confined
to his room and practically to his
bed. His disease of the stomach bal.
fled the skill of the best physicians
at home and sanitariums and health
resorts in different sections of ths
country.
The statement is venturcd, that NJ,
automobile accident some several
years ago was probably the beginn-
ing of his trouble. His trouble de-
veloped, from some cause, into Sc
rious stomach condition from which
relief was impossible. During his
months Of serious illness he continu-
ed hopeful, cheerful and patient. The
end of his sufferings came on Sun
day afternoon, as stated, and the
weary pain-racked sufferer entered
into rest.
Funeral. took place from the Met
hodist church on Tuesday at II
o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Lambert, assisted by Rev. Mr..
w. w. Arrowood.
The pail bearers were: Active
Fugate White, w. G, Kiser, Doa.s
Davidson, w. E. Kiser, H. A. Kiser,
J. II. Davidson, Jno. O'Keeffee, Roy
Thompson. Honorary-O. e. Hopkins.
Jno. G. st. Clair, V. L. Sexton, Gra
ham, Cary Benbow, Graham; Jno. e.
Baylor, Graham; ]. w. Harnan, Jnv.
S. Thompson, Jno. D. Suthers, DR.. C.
a. Thompson, DR.. P. D. Johnston,
jeff Ward, Jas. II. Buchanan, H. s.
Surface, l.. A. Tynes, 7. A. Repass.
The ceremonies were in charge of
the Masonic Order, Of which the de-
ceased was a life long member. The
church was crowded, large number
of people being unable to get even
standing room. The floral offerings
beautiful. The funeral procession was
one OF the largest ever seen here. All
this demonstration gave unmistak-
able proof of the esteem in which Mr..
Doak was held by his friends and ac-
Quaintances here and in the country.
and in other towns.
George William Doak was n son
Of the late DR.. James R. Doak, of
this county, a practicing physician,
for years, and afterwards elected
clerk Of the court here. His wife WAS
a Miss Haller. There We're born to
the family two sons, and three daugh-
ters, all Of whom are dead except
Mrs. Mamie Karr, of Lodi, Cal.
Deceased leaves wife who was
Miss Rose Harman before marriage.
but no children. He reared and edu-
Gated two children, James and Sarah.
(now Mrs. Lucas) Of his blind broth
er, the late Reese Doak,
will" Doak, as we all knew him.
was an intelligent, companionablo
man. He enjoyed the confidence adm
respect of the people who knew him
best. He was an ardent Democrau,
and took an active and prominent
part in county and state affairs, and
was therefore well known through
out the state.
His leaving is regretted by us ali,
and we sadly say good bye." We
confidently hope to see him again.
Mrs. Mary l.. Doak, wife of DR..
James r. Doak, departed this life
at his residence in this village, on
Saturday April 29th, 1864, aged 20
years, months and 13 days.
The death of this amiable and ex-
cellent woman requires at our hands
more than u mere passing
notice. She had so endeared herself
to her neighbors and friends, by h.r
unobstrusive manners, her amiablu
department. and genuine kindness Of
heart, that her death has made a
painful vacancy in the circle of the
society of our village; and in that
home which she adorned, thore ia
desolation indeed.
She has left five small children
the youngest ten days old at tha
time of her lleath.-Another n
sprightly and beautiful boy, suppos.
ed to be hopelessly ill with scarlet
fever, and though he still fingers. it
is doubtful how the wavering BAL
ance will turn. May God in his mercy
spare his bereaved father and afflict-
ed relatives the pain Of second
blow so terrible, and strengthen them
to endure the one already inflicted.
From an old Tazewell paper