William Cleo Griffith, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvarian Griffith, was born August 20, 1899 and departed this life April 15, 1917, aged 17 years, 7 months, 25 days. The departed was a valued member of the Rainstown Christian Church and was faithful to every duty as well as loyal to God and His Church.
As a son and brother he was considerate and devoted; as a christian true; as a friend loyal.
His faith in his eternal home was voiced in his last message, "Good-by to all, I am Going to Heaven" A father, mother, two brothers, grandfather and grandmother survive him.
While our hearts are sad at the parting, we rejoice in his triumphant entry into the larger life.
Funeral services were held at the Raintown Christian Church by Rev. C.S. Masterson. Internment in the K. of P. Cemetery, Lizton, Ind.
A precious one from us was taken.
A voice we loved was stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
The flowers we lay upon his grave
May wither and decay.
But the love we had for him
Will never fade away.
--- Father, Mother, and Brothers
Biography:from the Republican for April 19, 1917:
Cleo, son of Alvarium and Allie Griffith, aged 17, died Sunday night from heart failure brought on by measles and pneumonia from which he had suffered for three weeks. He leaves to mourn their loss a father, mother, two brothers and many other relatives. His last words were "Good-bye, I am going to Heaven." Funeral services were conducted at the Rainstown church of which he was a member. Rev. Masterson preached the sermon. Interment was in the Lizton K. of P. cemetery.
As a son and brother he was considerate and devoted; as a christian true; as a friend loyal.
His faith in his eternal home was voiced in his last message, "Good-by to all, I am Going to Heaven" A father, mother, two brothers, grandfather and grandmother survive him.
While our hearts are sad at the parting, we rejoice in his triumphant entry into the larger life.
Funeral services were held at the Raintown Christian Church by Rev. C.S. Masterson. Internment in the K. of P. Cemetery, Lizton, Ind.
A precious one from us was taken.
A voice we loved was stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
The flowers we lay upon his grave
May wither and decay.
But the love we had for him
Will never fade away.
--- Father, Mother, and Brothers
Biography:from the Republican for April 19, 1917:
Cleo, son of Alvarium and Allie Griffith, aged 17, died Sunday night from heart failure brought on by measles and pneumonia from which he had suffered for three weeks. He leaves to mourn their loss a father, mother, two brothers and many other relatives. His last words were "Good-bye, I am going to Heaven." Funeral services were conducted at the Rainstown church of which he was a member. Rev. Masterson preached the sermon. Interment was in the Lizton K. of P. cemetery.
William Cleo Griffith, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvarian Griffith, was born August 20, 1899 and departed this life April 15, 1917, aged 17 years, 7 months, 25 days. The departed was a valued member of the Rainstown Christian Church and was faithful to every duty as well as loyal to God and His Church.
As a son and brother he was considerate and devoted; as a christian true; as a friend loyal.
His faith in his eternal home was voiced in his last message, "Good-by to all, I am Going to Heaven" A father, mother, two brothers, grandfather and grandmother survive him.
While our hearts are sad at the parting, we rejoice in his triumphant entry into the larger life.
Funeral services were held at the Raintown Christian Church by Rev. C.S. Masterson. Internment in the K. of P. Cemetery, Lizton, Ind.
A precious one from us was taken.
A voice we loved was stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
The flowers we lay upon his grave
May wither and decay.
But the love we had for him
Will never fade away.
--- Father, Mother, and Brothers
Biography:from the Republican for April 19, 1917:
Cleo, son of Alvarium and Allie Griffith, aged 17, died Sunday night from heart failure brought on by measles and pneumonia from which he had suffered for three weeks. He leaves to mourn their loss a father, mother, two brothers and many other relatives. His last words were "Good-bye, I am going to Heaven." Funeral services were conducted at the Rainstown church of which he was a member. Rev. Masterson preached the sermon. Interment was in the Lizton K. of P. cemetery.
As a son and brother he was considerate and devoted; as a christian true; as a friend loyal.
His faith in his eternal home was voiced in his last message, "Good-by to all, I am Going to Heaven" A father, mother, two brothers, grandfather and grandmother survive him.
While our hearts are sad at the parting, we rejoice in his triumphant entry into the larger life.
Funeral services were held at the Raintown Christian Church by Rev. C.S. Masterson. Internment in the K. of P. Cemetery, Lizton, Ind.
A precious one from us was taken.
A voice we loved was stilled.
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
The flowers we lay upon his grave
May wither and decay.
But the love we had for him
Will never fade away.
--- Father, Mother, and Brothers
Biography:from the Republican for April 19, 1917:
Cleo, son of Alvarium and Allie Griffith, aged 17, died Sunday night from heart failure brought on by measles and pneumonia from which he had suffered for three weeks. He leaves to mourn their loss a father, mother, two brothers and many other relatives. His last words were "Good-bye, I am going to Heaven." Funeral services were conducted at the Rainstown church of which he was a member. Rev. Masterson preached the sermon. Interment was in the Lizton K. of P. cemetery.
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