The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-01-29
IN MEMORIAM
Rev. w. w. Robins, Pastor of Ley
Memorial Church
Died Jan. 18th, 1884

Died Jan. 18th, 1884
Relentless and memorable as
death is, we fail to feel the full
force of it's horrible sting until
it enters our very threshold to
grasp someone from our midst.
1t was on the 18th day of Janu-
airy, that the spirit of our below
ell pastor, Rev. w. w. Robins
winged its flight, passing through
the Golden Gateway to the Eternal
City and to God who gave it. He
had been indisposed but a short
time and no one thought that the
end was so near. The news of
his sudden demise spread fast
throughout the city and messages
wired to his loved ones.
Few, if any at all. will say of
the deceased that he was not a
true Christian. A strong person.
atty added to his professional eff
ficiency so much so that his pass
ing is a loss to humanity at large.
In our humble estimation his
greatness is attributed to the fact
that he was an energetic, diligent
and tireless worker. with the in
terest of his church and people
ever at heart. Never in quest of
self Qualification. his life was
characterized by triumphant faith
in God. The consolation of the
gospel enriches and comforts the
loved ones, and they realize he
has been called into larger. serv-
ice.
His last moments were spent
praising God, and passed away
with "Glory Hallelujah," on his
lips.
The remains lay in state in the
Church until Sunday at 3 p. M.
when large company of friends
assembled to show their love and
esteem for him, among them be-
ing members of the Masonic
Lodges.
The services were conducted by
Revs. j. G. Gekeler, J. S. Day, E.
R. Evans, A. DeBarritt, G. Sum-
mers and Lieut.. Leah Hartley.
Words are inadequate to give a
synopsis of the sentiments ex-
pressed. The singing by members
of his choir, assisted by members
from other choirs. was sweet and
soothing. The floral tributes were
profuse. A beautiful testimonial
to behold.
Many followed the remains to
its last resting place where the
last rites of the church, and the
impressive funeral ceremony of
the Masonic Order closed to our
sight one whom we know, in his
passing we mourn not without
hope. and look with faith to a re-
union. and we will the wore de-
terminately run with patience the
race of life.
WHEREAS:
The Supreme Ruler in His in
finite wisdom saw fit to remove
him from our midst, and
WHEREAS:
Brother w. w. Robins by his
life of usefulness and service,
won the highest commentator
from all his co-workers, and those
in touch with the church, and the
loss of his loyalty and associa-
tions with those who have been
left behind, is most keenly felt by
the church, and his wide circle of
friends, as well as by those of his
immediate family.
RESOLVED:
That we extend to the loved
ones our sympathy, and commend
them to the Great Shepherd, who
gives us the assurance that his
unfailing love will be our hope,
and stay. and we pray that they
will be sustained by the comfort
ing knowledge that the gentle
soul of him we mourn. without a
tremor, met the Pilot face to face.
RESOLVED:
That copy of these Resolutions
or Memorial be spread on the rec
ords. a copy sent to the loved
ones. and a copy sent for publ
cation.
Lovingly submitted,
ED. r. CURRY,
SAML. J. PIERCE,
LEON CURRY,
L