He was married to Martha C. Dickens October 3, 1877, and to this union 12 children were born, 11 of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn his death. William R. and Ernest H. have preceded him to the great beyond. He leaves to mourn his departure, a loving companion, Martha C. Robinson, Andrew J., Mrs. Sophronia Butler, Newton A., Mrs. Sarah M. Palmer, Walter H. and Olin W., all of Simpson, Ill.; Morris J., Edward C., Raymond R., of Cairo, Ill.; Mrs. Lydia M. Sullivan and Mike of Glendale, Ill., also 37 grandchildren, other near relatives and a host of friends.
He professed faith in Christ many years ago and united with the Missionary Baptist church, at Mt. Zion, near Rock, Ill., but in later years was baptized into the Primitive Baptist church at Rock Springs, where he remained faithful.
Funeral services were held at Glendale church, conducted by Rev. N. A. Rodgers, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Glendale cemetery, to await the resurrection of all who peacefully rest therein.
He was married to Martha C. Dickens October 3, 1877, and to this union 12 children were born, 11 of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn his death. William R. and Ernest H. have preceded him to the great beyond. He leaves to mourn his departure, a loving companion, Martha C. Robinson, Andrew J., Mrs. Sophronia Butler, Newton A., Mrs. Sarah M. Palmer, Walter H. and Olin W., all of Simpson, Ill.; Morris J., Edward C., Raymond R., of Cairo, Ill.; Mrs. Lydia M. Sullivan and Mike of Glendale, Ill., also 37 grandchildren, other near relatives and a host of friends.
He professed faith in Christ many years ago and united with the Missionary Baptist church, at Mt. Zion, near Rock, Ill., but in later years was baptized into the Primitive Baptist church at Rock Springs, where he remained faithful.
Funeral services were held at Glendale church, conducted by Rev. N. A. Rodgers, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Glendale cemetery, to await the resurrection of all who peacefully rest therein.
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