ars he made no attempt to do much work, but assist occasionally with jobs. He was a member of Crossville Lodge No. 483, F. & A. M., Mount Pisgah Chapter No. 199, R. A. M., Drummond Council, No. 86, R. & S. M. and the Eastern Star. He was Past Master of Crossville Lodge and had been for many years a very zealous and active worker in that order. As a citizen he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him and in the passing our town and county loses one of nature's noblemen.
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Crossville, Chronicle, June 13, 1929, page 1 - M W WEST IS LAID TO REST - Rev. W. C. Martin, of Knoxville Conducts Funeral Services At M E, Church -- The last rights of respect were shown to the remains of M. W. West Thursday afternoon. The remains were escorted from the West home to the M. E. Church by members of Crossville Masonic Lodge. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. C. Martin, of Knoxville. He spoke in a most feeling and kindly manner of the many excellent traits of character that had marked the life of the deceased. Strong manifestation of respect was shown by the large attendance and the great profusion of flowers that covered the casket and the church altar. There were handsome Masonic and Eastern Star floral pieces, besides many from neighbors and friends. The Masons escorted the remains to the city cemetery from the church and the last brotherly rights were conducted by Charles Comstock, acting as master of ceremonies.
ars he made no attempt to do much work, but assist occasionally with jobs. He was a member of Crossville Lodge No. 483, F. & A. M., Mount Pisgah Chapter No. 199, R. A. M., Drummond Council, No. 86, R. & S. M. and the Eastern Star. He was Past Master of Crossville Lodge and had been for many years a very zealous and active worker in that order. As a citizen he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him and in the passing our town and county loses one of nature's noblemen.
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Crossville, Chronicle, June 13, 1929, page 1 - M W WEST IS LAID TO REST - Rev. W. C. Martin, of Knoxville Conducts Funeral Services At M E, Church -- The last rights of respect were shown to the remains of M. W. West Thursday afternoon. The remains were escorted from the West home to the M. E. Church by members of Crossville Masonic Lodge. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. C. Martin, of Knoxville. He spoke in a most feeling and kindly manner of the many excellent traits of character that had marked the life of the deceased. Strong manifestation of respect was shown by the large attendance and the great profusion of flowers that covered the casket and the church altar. There were handsome Masonic and Eastern Star floral pieces, besides many from neighbors and friends. The Masons escorted the remains to the city cemetery from the church and the last brotherly rights were conducted by Charles Comstock, acting as master of ceremonies.
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