Submitted by: Stacy Kelly
Thursday, February 19, 1937 marked the passing of one of our old time and loyal citizens of St. Clair County in the person of "Uncle Jim" Meredith as he was familiarly known.

He will be remembered by the people of Collins, as he spent several years of his life near there, also of the Bear Creek neighborhood as he lived there several years.

When he was a young man his father died leaving him the responsibility of helping his mother rear the children, which he did well.

After his marriage, he assisted in the rearing of two families of orphan children.

He was born in Pettis county near Sedalia, Missouri, May 19, 1857. He moved with his parents to Hickory county when just a boy.

About the time he came to manhood he lived north of Humansville and spent the most of the remainder of his life in St. Clair county and Henry county.

He passed away at the home of his nephew, Evan Lawler in Vista, Missouri at the age of 79 years 8 months, and 29 days.

He was married to Sallie Glenn in November 1915. She preceded him in death in October 1923.

He leaves to mourn his going:
one brother, Dee Meredith, Erie, Kansas,
one sister, Mrs. Mattie Lawler, Cole, Missouri,
one half-brother, W.J. Brookshire, Rollins, Kansas.

A number of nephews and nieces and a host of friends.

He was converted at the Conn schoolhouse in St. Clair county nearly 50 years ago under the preaching of Bro. Sam Hardy. He spent the most of the time for the last few years with his nephews, Arlie Meredith of Osceola, and Evan Lawler of Vista. He was always cheerful and had a kind word for everyone.

Funeral services were conducted at Vista Baptist church by The Rev. D.D. Tally on Saturday, February 20, 1937.

Interment was in the Osceola cemetery with O.S. Hull of Osceola Funeral Home in charge. The pall bearers were: Evan Lawler, Arlie Meredith, Dale Lawler, Lee Meredith, Fred Meredith, Roy Boswell and Ted Sink. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved.