Henry Temmons Parker was the son of Lemuel M. Parker and Rachel S. Williams Parker of Paulding County, GA.
A Tribute To Our Father By A Friend
On last Wednesday morning, July 2nd, about one-o clock, the spirit of "Uncle" Henry Parker took its flight and winged its way back to God who gave it.
"Uncle" Henry, as he was commonly called, had been sick for a little more than two weeks, with some form of heart trouble and his death did not come as a surprise to the family and community, but as a great shock, for the simple reason one of our best and most faithful and beloved citizens was gone forever from us.
"Uncle" Henry was about 64 years old at the time of his death. He was born and reared in Paulding County and lived here all these years with the exception of 10 or 12 years spent in the west. He joined the Baptist Church while in Texas some forty years ago. He was married to Miss Mattie Owen on December 18, 1880, and to this union was born eleven children, five boys and six girls.
"Uncle" Henry was a good man: he was a Christian man; and a follower of his Lord, the risen Christ. He was a faithful and obedient husband, a most kind and affectionate father and, as a neighbor, he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. As a church member, he was always faithful to his Master's cause and Kingdom; a great advisor and a splendid Bible student. He understood the teachings of God's word, and no man enjoyed reading its word more than he did.
He was one among the best Sunday school teachers the writer ever knew and was a wonderful singer. We have thought he could and did sing with the spirit and understanding more than any man we ever heard sing. Yes, he enjoyed singing the beautiful songs of praise.
"Uncle" Henry was a great harmonizer. If any little trouble in church or between neighbors, "Uncle" Henry could adjust matters in less time and more satisfactory between all parties concerned than any other one. He was one of the most jovial and jolly fellows we had. He never became despondent, but always seeming to be in high glee.
"Uncle" Henry had been in the tombstone (or monument) business many years and most every cemetery in this section of the country is doted here and there by monuments erected by him, and while he was erecting the monuments to mark the graves of loved ones, he was, at the same time, building a monument for himself, one that the storms and centuries cannot wear away- a monument that will live on and last through all eternity.
While "Uncle" Henry is gone, his works will live one. The kind and affectionate words, so often spoken to others, will never be forgotten. Yes, they will live on. He will not only be missed by his good wife, children, grandchildren and relatives, but the entire community, and especially his church, for he was one o the most efficient workers we had.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Mattie Parker, and eight children, namely, T.H. and Bonnie Parker of this county; Col. Guy and Reuben Parker, of East Point; Mrs. W.W. Callaway, of College Park; Mrs. J.C. Wheeler, of Cullman, Ala.; Mrs. W.H. Gantt and Mrs. C.C. McGraw, of Atlanta, he leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death.
All the children and grandchildren attended the funeral except Mrs. Wheeler, of Alabama, she was sick at the time of her father's death.
The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church at New Hope, Thursday morning, July 3rd, where an unusually large congregation had assembled to look upon the body for the last time. A number of friends brought beautiful flowers as a tribute of love and respect. The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Fred Wigley.
Col. Guy Parker paid a beautiful tribute of love and respect to his father, and his talk was appreciated by all present.
His four sons, Tom, Guy, Reuben and Bonnie, acted as pallbearers.
Now, a word to "Uncle" Henry's good wife, children and grand-children: Don't weep for "Uncle" Henry as one who had no hope in Christ, for there is no doubt in our minds but he today is high up in heaven, there marching with all that blood-washed throng; there he has joined his sweet voice to the Heavenly choir, singing praises to the God who created him and the Christ who died for him; there marching with his loved ones who have gone on before.
Won't that be a happy meeting? Oh, won't it be a glorious reunion in that heavenly home where there will be no more death, no more parting, no more stormy clouds to rise, but one eternal day?
May the blessings of God rest upon each member of the family. May they, as it were, turn their faces toward heaven and say; "By the help of God and saving grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, meet "Uncle" Henry in the New Jerusalem."
We fully realize that our loss is his eternal gain and fully believing that his living in the world these many years has made the world better.
Sleep on, "Uncle" Henry,
On the Saviour's breast.
For we know you are at home,
With Jesus at rest.
T.C. Cooper.
July 10, 1924
p. 1, col. 3&4
Dallas New Era
A Tribute To Our Father By A Friend
On last Wednesday morning, July 2nd, about one-o clock, the spirit of "Uncle" Henry Parker took its flight and winged its way back to God who gave it.
"Uncle" Henry, as he was commonly called, had been sick for a little more than two weeks, with some form of heart trouble and his death did not come as a surprise to the family and community, but as a great shock, for the simple reason one of our best and most faithful and beloved citizens was gone forever from us.
"Uncle" Henry was about 64 years old at the time of his death. He was born and reared in Paulding County and lived here all these years with the exception of 10 or 12 years spent in the west. He joined the Baptist Church while in Texas some forty years ago. He was married to Miss Mattie Owen on December 18, 1880, and to this union was born eleven children, five boys and six girls.
"Uncle" Henry was a good man: he was a Christian man; and a follower of his Lord, the risen Christ. He was a faithful and obedient husband, a most kind and affectionate father and, as a neighbor, he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. As a church member, he was always faithful to his Master's cause and Kingdom; a great advisor and a splendid Bible student. He understood the teachings of God's word, and no man enjoyed reading its word more than he did.
He was one among the best Sunday school teachers the writer ever knew and was a wonderful singer. We have thought he could and did sing with the spirit and understanding more than any man we ever heard sing. Yes, he enjoyed singing the beautiful songs of praise.
"Uncle" Henry was a great harmonizer. If any little trouble in church or between neighbors, "Uncle" Henry could adjust matters in less time and more satisfactory between all parties concerned than any other one. He was one of the most jovial and jolly fellows we had. He never became despondent, but always seeming to be in high glee.
"Uncle" Henry had been in the tombstone (or monument) business many years and most every cemetery in this section of the country is doted here and there by monuments erected by him, and while he was erecting the monuments to mark the graves of loved ones, he was, at the same time, building a monument for himself, one that the storms and centuries cannot wear away- a monument that will live on and last through all eternity.
While "Uncle" Henry is gone, his works will live one. The kind and affectionate words, so often spoken to others, will never be forgotten. Yes, they will live on. He will not only be missed by his good wife, children, grandchildren and relatives, but the entire community, and especially his church, for he was one o the most efficient workers we had.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Mattie Parker, and eight children, namely, T.H. and Bonnie Parker of this county; Col. Guy and Reuben Parker, of East Point; Mrs. W.W. Callaway, of College Park; Mrs. J.C. Wheeler, of Cullman, Ala.; Mrs. W.H. Gantt and Mrs. C.C. McGraw, of Atlanta, he leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death.
All the children and grandchildren attended the funeral except Mrs. Wheeler, of Alabama, she was sick at the time of her father's death.
The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church at New Hope, Thursday morning, July 3rd, where an unusually large congregation had assembled to look upon the body for the last time. A number of friends brought beautiful flowers as a tribute of love and respect. The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Fred Wigley.
Col. Guy Parker paid a beautiful tribute of love and respect to his father, and his talk was appreciated by all present.
His four sons, Tom, Guy, Reuben and Bonnie, acted as pallbearers.
Now, a word to "Uncle" Henry's good wife, children and grand-children: Don't weep for "Uncle" Henry as one who had no hope in Christ, for there is no doubt in our minds but he today is high up in heaven, there marching with all that blood-washed throng; there he has joined his sweet voice to the Heavenly choir, singing praises to the God who created him and the Christ who died for him; there marching with his loved ones who have gone on before.
Won't that be a happy meeting? Oh, won't it be a glorious reunion in that heavenly home where there will be no more death, no more parting, no more stormy clouds to rise, but one eternal day?
May the blessings of God rest upon each member of the family. May they, as it were, turn their faces toward heaven and say; "By the help of God and saving grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, meet "Uncle" Henry in the New Jerusalem."
We fully realize that our loss is his eternal gain and fully believing that his living in the world these many years has made the world better.
Sleep on, "Uncle" Henry,
On the Saviour's breast.
For we know you are at home,
With Jesus at rest.
T.C. Cooper.
July 10, 1924
p. 1, col. 3&4
Dallas New Era
Henry Temmons Parker was the son of Lemuel M. Parker and Rachel S. Williams Parker of Paulding County, GA.
A Tribute To Our Father By A Friend
On last Wednesday morning, July 2nd, about one-o clock, the spirit of "Uncle" Henry Parker took its flight and winged its way back to God who gave it.
"Uncle" Henry, as he was commonly called, had been sick for a little more than two weeks, with some form of heart trouble and his death did not come as a surprise to the family and community, but as a great shock, for the simple reason one of our best and most faithful and beloved citizens was gone forever from us.
"Uncle" Henry was about 64 years old at the time of his death. He was born and reared in Paulding County and lived here all these years with the exception of 10 or 12 years spent in the west. He joined the Baptist Church while in Texas some forty years ago. He was married to Miss Mattie Owen on December 18, 1880, and to this union was born eleven children, five boys and six girls.
"Uncle" Henry was a good man: he was a Christian man; and a follower of his Lord, the risen Christ. He was a faithful and obedient husband, a most kind and affectionate father and, as a neighbor, he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. As a church member, he was always faithful to his Master's cause and Kingdom; a great advisor and a splendid Bible student. He understood the teachings of God's word, and no man enjoyed reading its word more than he did.
He was one among the best Sunday school teachers the writer ever knew and was a wonderful singer. We have thought he could and did sing with the spirit and understanding more than any man we ever heard sing. Yes, he enjoyed singing the beautiful songs of praise.
"Uncle" Henry was a great harmonizer. If any little trouble in church or between neighbors, "Uncle" Henry could adjust matters in less time and more satisfactory between all parties concerned than any other one. He was one of the most jovial and jolly fellows we had. He never became despondent, but always seeming to be in high glee.
"Uncle" Henry had been in the tombstone (or monument) business many years and most every cemetery in this section of the country is doted here and there by monuments erected by him, and while he was erecting the monuments to mark the graves of loved ones, he was, at the same time, building a monument for himself, one that the storms and centuries cannot wear away- a monument that will live on and last through all eternity.
While "Uncle" Henry is gone, his works will live one. The kind and affectionate words, so often spoken to others, will never be forgotten. Yes, they will live on. He will not only be missed by his good wife, children, grandchildren and relatives, but the entire community, and especially his church, for he was one o the most efficient workers we had.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Mattie Parker, and eight children, namely, T.H. and Bonnie Parker of this county; Col. Guy and Reuben Parker, of East Point; Mrs. W.W. Callaway, of College Park; Mrs. J.C. Wheeler, of Cullman, Ala.; Mrs. W.H. Gantt and Mrs. C.C. McGraw, of Atlanta, he leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death.
All the children and grandchildren attended the funeral except Mrs. Wheeler, of Alabama, she was sick at the time of her father's death.
The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church at New Hope, Thursday morning, July 3rd, where an unusually large congregation had assembled to look upon the body for the last time. A number of friends brought beautiful flowers as a tribute of love and respect. The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Fred Wigley.
Col. Guy Parker paid a beautiful tribute of love and respect to his father, and his talk was appreciated by all present.
His four sons, Tom, Guy, Reuben and Bonnie, acted as pallbearers.
Now, a word to "Uncle" Henry's good wife, children and grand-children: Don't weep for "Uncle" Henry as one who had no hope in Christ, for there is no doubt in our minds but he today is high up in heaven, there marching with all that blood-washed throng; there he has joined his sweet voice to the Heavenly choir, singing praises to the God who created him and the Christ who died for him; there marching with his loved ones who have gone on before.
Won't that be a happy meeting? Oh, won't it be a glorious reunion in that heavenly home where there will be no more death, no more parting, no more stormy clouds to rise, but one eternal day?
May the blessings of God rest upon each member of the family. May they, as it were, turn their faces toward heaven and say; "By the help of God and saving grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, meet "Uncle" Henry in the New Jerusalem."
We fully realize that our loss is his eternal gain and fully believing that his living in the world these many years has made the world better.
Sleep on, "Uncle" Henry,
On the Saviour's breast.
For we know you are at home,
With Jesus at rest.
T.C. Cooper.
July 10, 1924
p. 1, col. 3&4
Dallas New Era
A Tribute To Our Father By A Friend
On last Wednesday morning, July 2nd, about one-o clock, the spirit of "Uncle" Henry Parker took its flight and winged its way back to God who gave it.
"Uncle" Henry, as he was commonly called, had been sick for a little more than two weeks, with some form of heart trouble and his death did not come as a surprise to the family and community, but as a great shock, for the simple reason one of our best and most faithful and beloved citizens was gone forever from us.
"Uncle" Henry was about 64 years old at the time of his death. He was born and reared in Paulding County and lived here all these years with the exception of 10 or 12 years spent in the west. He joined the Baptist Church while in Texas some forty years ago. He was married to Miss Mattie Owen on December 18, 1880, and to this union was born eleven children, five boys and six girls.
"Uncle" Henry was a good man: he was a Christian man; and a follower of his Lord, the risen Christ. He was a faithful and obedient husband, a most kind and affectionate father and, as a neighbor, he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. As a church member, he was always faithful to his Master's cause and Kingdom; a great advisor and a splendid Bible student. He understood the teachings of God's word, and no man enjoyed reading its word more than he did.
He was one among the best Sunday school teachers the writer ever knew and was a wonderful singer. We have thought he could and did sing with the spirit and understanding more than any man we ever heard sing. Yes, he enjoyed singing the beautiful songs of praise.
"Uncle" Henry was a great harmonizer. If any little trouble in church or between neighbors, "Uncle" Henry could adjust matters in less time and more satisfactory between all parties concerned than any other one. He was one of the most jovial and jolly fellows we had. He never became despondent, but always seeming to be in high glee.
"Uncle" Henry had been in the tombstone (or monument) business many years and most every cemetery in this section of the country is doted here and there by monuments erected by him, and while he was erecting the monuments to mark the graves of loved ones, he was, at the same time, building a monument for himself, one that the storms and centuries cannot wear away- a monument that will live on and last through all eternity.
While "Uncle" Henry is gone, his works will live one. The kind and affectionate words, so often spoken to others, will never be forgotten. Yes, they will live on. He will not only be missed by his good wife, children, grandchildren and relatives, but the entire community, and especially his church, for he was one o the most efficient workers we had.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Mattie Parker, and eight children, namely, T.H. and Bonnie Parker of this county; Col. Guy and Reuben Parker, of East Point; Mrs. W.W. Callaway, of College Park; Mrs. J.C. Wheeler, of Cullman, Ala.; Mrs. W.H. Gantt and Mrs. C.C. McGraw, of Atlanta, he leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death.
All the children and grandchildren attended the funeral except Mrs. Wheeler, of Alabama, she was sick at the time of her father's death.
The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church at New Hope, Thursday morning, July 3rd, where an unusually large congregation had assembled to look upon the body for the last time. A number of friends brought beautiful flowers as a tribute of love and respect. The services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Fred Wigley.
Col. Guy Parker paid a beautiful tribute of love and respect to his father, and his talk was appreciated by all present.
His four sons, Tom, Guy, Reuben and Bonnie, acted as pallbearers.
Now, a word to "Uncle" Henry's good wife, children and grand-children: Don't weep for "Uncle" Henry as one who had no hope in Christ, for there is no doubt in our minds but he today is high up in heaven, there marching with all that blood-washed throng; there he has joined his sweet voice to the Heavenly choir, singing praises to the God who created him and the Christ who died for him; there marching with his loved ones who have gone on before.
Won't that be a happy meeting? Oh, won't it be a glorious reunion in that heavenly home where there will be no more death, no more parting, no more stormy clouds to rise, but one eternal day?
May the blessings of God rest upon each member of the family. May they, as it were, turn their faces toward heaven and say; "By the help of God and saving grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, meet "Uncle" Henry in the New Jerusalem."
We fully realize that our loss is his eternal gain and fully believing that his living in the world these many years has made the world better.
Sleep on, "Uncle" Henry,
On the Saviour's breast.
For we know you are at home,
With Jesus at rest.
T.C. Cooper.
July 10, 1924
p. 1, col. 3&4
Dallas New Era
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