Obituary
Knoxburg County Genealogical Society
Box 13, Galesburg, Illinois 61401
April 2, 1936
J.L. Wiggins, Lumber Dealer, Dies After Illness of Short Duration. Funeral Held Monday.
Funeral services were conducted for John L Wiggins Monday afternoon, who passed away at his home in Goreville early Sunday morning. The service was held by the pastor, the Rev. Purdy, assisted by Rev. Metcalf. Internment with Masonic rites followed at the Terry Cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the funeral service:
John Logan, son of John and Mary Ramey Wiggins, was born near Goreville, Illinois, March 12, 1864, and died March 29, 1936, at his home in Goreville, age 72 years and 17 days. He was one of a family of eleven children. He married Martha Hogue October 7, 1883. To this union three children were born. He is survived by his companion of more than fifty-two years; his daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Jones of Galesburg; Mrs. Ethel Calhoon of Herrin; and Son Rolla E; a brother McClellan C. Wiggins o St. Louis; a sister, Mrs. Frances Jones of Carbondale; a number of Relatives; and a host of friends. To this family he gave the utmost devotion, and to the husbands of his daughters and his son's wife he gave the same kindness and love he gave his own. In the Jones Children he had all the pride and love of a grandfather.
A number of years he was a farmer, and was always interested in better methods of farming. In 1918 he entered the retail lumber business in Goreville. While in business he was a member of the Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association. He was a member of Saline Lodge No. 339 A.F. & A.M. Diligently he labored during his lifetime that his family might have the masterful comforts of life and his church he financially aided.
Sixty years ago while a young boy he gave his heart to God. And ever with the ideal of Christ before him he built well. He joined the Cedar Grove Methodist Protestant church in his community. Later he moved his membership to Mount Joy Methodist Protestant church, as was always his custom to identify himself with the church near his home, when he moved to Goreville he transferred his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church here. Always he served his church well. But after his health forced him to retire from the lumber business a few years ago, and when in time he had partially recovered his health, all his energy and thoughts were centered in progress of God's work, his church his family and friends. There was no task in the church, great or small, which he did not perform faithfully, cheerfully and well. On the last Sunday he lived, he filled his place as superintendent of the Sunday school, and during the week he was in the church service.
After just two days of suffering, his heavenly father called him home. Willingly and with peace which passeth all understanding he went. One of the last expressed wishes was that someone would take his place in the church and help carry on its work. The simplicity and sincerity of his Godfearing life shone forth as a jewel which cannot dimmed.
"The lights are out
In the Mansion of Clay;
The curtains are drawn;
For the dweller's away;
O'er the threshold by night;
To make his abode,
In the city of light."
Knoxburg County Genealogical Society
Box 13, Galesburg, Illinois 61401
April 2, 1936
J.L. Wiggins, Lumber Dealer, Dies After Illness of Short Duration. Funeral Held Monday.
Funeral services were conducted for John L Wiggins Monday afternoon, who passed away at his home in Goreville early Sunday morning. The service was held by the pastor, the Rev. Purdy, assisted by Rev. Metcalf. Internment with Masonic rites followed at the Terry Cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the funeral service:
John Logan, son of John and Mary Ramey Wiggins, was born near Goreville, Illinois, March 12, 1864, and died March 29, 1936, at his home in Goreville, age 72 years and 17 days. He was one of a family of eleven children. He married Martha Hogue October 7, 1883. To this union three children were born. He is survived by his companion of more than fifty-two years; his daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Jones of Galesburg; Mrs. Ethel Calhoon of Herrin; and Son Rolla E; a brother McClellan C. Wiggins o St. Louis; a sister, Mrs. Frances Jones of Carbondale; a number of Relatives; and a host of friends. To this family he gave the utmost devotion, and to the husbands of his daughters and his son's wife he gave the same kindness and love he gave his own. In the Jones Children he had all the pride and love of a grandfather.
A number of years he was a farmer, and was always interested in better methods of farming. In 1918 he entered the retail lumber business in Goreville. While in business he was a member of the Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association. He was a member of Saline Lodge No. 339 A.F. & A.M. Diligently he labored during his lifetime that his family might have the masterful comforts of life and his church he financially aided.
Sixty years ago while a young boy he gave his heart to God. And ever with the ideal of Christ before him he built well. He joined the Cedar Grove Methodist Protestant church in his community. Later he moved his membership to Mount Joy Methodist Protestant church, as was always his custom to identify himself with the church near his home, when he moved to Goreville he transferred his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church here. Always he served his church well. But after his health forced him to retire from the lumber business a few years ago, and when in time he had partially recovered his health, all his energy and thoughts were centered in progress of God's work, his church his family and friends. There was no task in the church, great or small, which he did not perform faithfully, cheerfully and well. On the last Sunday he lived, he filled his place as superintendent of the Sunday school, and during the week he was in the church service.
After just two days of suffering, his heavenly father called him home. Willingly and with peace which passeth all understanding he went. One of the last expressed wishes was that someone would take his place in the church and help carry on its work. The simplicity and sincerity of his Godfearing life shone forth as a jewel which cannot dimmed.
"The lights are out
In the Mansion of Clay;
The curtains are drawn;
For the dweller's away;
O'er the threshold by night;
To make his abode,
In the city of light."
Obituary
Knoxburg County Genealogical Society
Box 13, Galesburg, Illinois 61401
April 2, 1936
J.L. Wiggins, Lumber Dealer, Dies After Illness of Short Duration. Funeral Held Monday.
Funeral services were conducted for John L Wiggins Monday afternoon, who passed away at his home in Goreville early Sunday morning. The service was held by the pastor, the Rev. Purdy, assisted by Rev. Metcalf. Internment with Masonic rites followed at the Terry Cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the funeral service:
John Logan, son of John and Mary Ramey Wiggins, was born near Goreville, Illinois, March 12, 1864, and died March 29, 1936, at his home in Goreville, age 72 years and 17 days. He was one of a family of eleven children. He married Martha Hogue October 7, 1883. To this union three children were born. He is survived by his companion of more than fifty-two years; his daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Jones of Galesburg; Mrs. Ethel Calhoon of Herrin; and Son Rolla E; a brother McClellan C. Wiggins o St. Louis; a sister, Mrs. Frances Jones of Carbondale; a number of Relatives; and a host of friends. To this family he gave the utmost devotion, and to the husbands of his daughters and his son's wife he gave the same kindness and love he gave his own. In the Jones Children he had all the pride and love of a grandfather.
A number of years he was a farmer, and was always interested in better methods of farming. In 1918 he entered the retail lumber business in Goreville. While in business he was a member of the Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association. He was a member of Saline Lodge No. 339 A.F. & A.M. Diligently he labored during his lifetime that his family might have the masterful comforts of life and his church he financially aided.
Sixty years ago while a young boy he gave his heart to God. And ever with the ideal of Christ before him he built well. He joined the Cedar Grove Methodist Protestant church in his community. Later he moved his membership to Mount Joy Methodist Protestant church, as was always his custom to identify himself with the church near his home, when he moved to Goreville he transferred his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church here. Always he served his church well. But after his health forced him to retire from the lumber business a few years ago, and when in time he had partially recovered his health, all his energy and thoughts were centered in progress of God's work, his church his family and friends. There was no task in the church, great or small, which he did not perform faithfully, cheerfully and well. On the last Sunday he lived, he filled his place as superintendent of the Sunday school, and during the week he was in the church service.
After just two days of suffering, his heavenly father called him home. Willingly and with peace which passeth all understanding he went. One of the last expressed wishes was that someone would take his place in the church and help carry on its work. The simplicity and sincerity of his Godfearing life shone forth as a jewel which cannot dimmed.
"The lights are out
In the Mansion of Clay;
The curtains are drawn;
For the dweller's away;
O'er the threshold by night;
To make his abode,
In the city of light."
Knoxburg County Genealogical Society
Box 13, Galesburg, Illinois 61401
April 2, 1936
J.L. Wiggins, Lumber Dealer, Dies After Illness of Short Duration. Funeral Held Monday.
Funeral services were conducted for John L Wiggins Monday afternoon, who passed away at his home in Goreville early Sunday morning. The service was held by the pastor, the Rev. Purdy, assisted by Rev. Metcalf. Internment with Masonic rites followed at the Terry Cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the funeral service:
John Logan, son of John and Mary Ramey Wiggins, was born near Goreville, Illinois, March 12, 1864, and died March 29, 1936, at his home in Goreville, age 72 years and 17 days. He was one of a family of eleven children. He married Martha Hogue October 7, 1883. To this union three children were born. He is survived by his companion of more than fifty-two years; his daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Jones of Galesburg; Mrs. Ethel Calhoon of Herrin; and Son Rolla E; a brother McClellan C. Wiggins o St. Louis; a sister, Mrs. Frances Jones of Carbondale; a number of Relatives; and a host of friends. To this family he gave the utmost devotion, and to the husbands of his daughters and his son's wife he gave the same kindness and love he gave his own. In the Jones Children he had all the pride and love of a grandfather.
A number of years he was a farmer, and was always interested in better methods of farming. In 1918 he entered the retail lumber business in Goreville. While in business he was a member of the Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association. He was a member of Saline Lodge No. 339 A.F. & A.M. Diligently he labored during his lifetime that his family might have the masterful comforts of life and his church he financially aided.
Sixty years ago while a young boy he gave his heart to God. And ever with the ideal of Christ before him he built well. He joined the Cedar Grove Methodist Protestant church in his community. Later he moved his membership to Mount Joy Methodist Protestant church, as was always his custom to identify himself with the church near his home, when he moved to Goreville he transferred his membership to the Methodist Episcopal church here. Always he served his church well. But after his health forced him to retire from the lumber business a few years ago, and when in time he had partially recovered his health, all his energy and thoughts were centered in progress of God's work, his church his family and friends. There was no task in the church, great or small, which he did not perform faithfully, cheerfully and well. On the last Sunday he lived, he filled his place as superintendent of the Sunday school, and during the week he was in the church service.
After just two days of suffering, his heavenly father called him home. Willingly and with peace which passeth all understanding he went. One of the last expressed wishes was that someone would take his place in the church and help carry on its work. The simplicity and sincerity of his Godfearing life shone forth as a jewel which cannot dimmed.
"The lights are out
In the Mansion of Clay;
The curtains are drawn;
For the dweller's away;
O'er the threshold by night;
To make his abode,
In the city of light."
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