James Polk Abernathy died at his home here March 27th at five p.m. after a long and serious illness. He had been in poor health for several years and confined to his home since Christmas.
Mr. Abernathy was about 71 years of age and a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of the state. He was a son of the late Charles C. and Elizabeth Abernathy and he was a most highly cultured gentleman, being one of the best informed and most capable men of our town, kindhearted, interested in the welfare of others, and was always ready to help those in need or distress; a most devoted husband and father, kind to his neighbors and friends. There are many worthy and noble deeds to his memory.
Mr. Abernathy served as clerk and master of the Chancery Court for twenty years; he joined the Odd Fellows Lodge in its early history, held several offices and being an eloquent speaker and a devoted member, did much for the promotion of this organization. He was married twice; the first time to Miss Lula Jones, daughter of the late T. M. Jones, and the last time to Miss Mamie Butler, daughter of the late Judge Sam Butler.
Surviving are his second wife and the following children: Lieutenant-Commander Robert A. Abernathy, Seattle, Washington, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gemmill, Washington City, Misses Tommie Abernathy, Corsicanna, Texas, and Annie Abernathy of Nashville. Also the following brothers and sisters, R. D. and Dr. Sidney Abernathy, Mesdames Ada Aymett, Delia Butler, and Charlie Williams, all of this place.
Obituary published -
The Pulaski Citizen - April 8, 1920.
Mr. Abernathy was about 71 years of age and a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of the state. He was a son of the late Charles C. and Elizabeth Abernathy and he was a most highly cultured gentleman, being one of the best informed and most capable men of our town, kindhearted, interested in the welfare of others, and was always ready to help those in need or distress; a most devoted husband and father, kind to his neighbors and friends. There are many worthy and noble deeds to his memory.
Mr. Abernathy served as clerk and master of the Chancery Court for twenty years; he joined the Odd Fellows Lodge in its early history, held several offices and being an eloquent speaker and a devoted member, did much for the promotion of this organization. He was married twice; the first time to Miss Lula Jones, daughter of the late T. M. Jones, and the last time to Miss Mamie Butler, daughter of the late Judge Sam Butler.
Surviving are his second wife and the following children: Lieutenant-Commander Robert A. Abernathy, Seattle, Washington, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gemmill, Washington City, Misses Tommie Abernathy, Corsicanna, Texas, and Annie Abernathy of Nashville. Also the following brothers and sisters, R. D. and Dr. Sidney Abernathy, Mesdames Ada Aymett, Delia Butler, and Charlie Williams, all of this place.
Obituary published -
The Pulaski Citizen - April 8, 1920.
James Polk Abernathy died at his home here March 27th at five p.m. after a long and serious illness. He had been in poor health for several years and confined to his home since Christmas.
Mr. Abernathy was about 71 years of age and a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of the state. He was a son of the late Charles C. and Elizabeth Abernathy and he was a most highly cultured gentleman, being one of the best informed and most capable men of our town, kindhearted, interested in the welfare of others, and was always ready to help those in need or distress; a most devoted husband and father, kind to his neighbors and friends. There are many worthy and noble deeds to his memory.
Mr. Abernathy served as clerk and master of the Chancery Court for twenty years; he joined the Odd Fellows Lodge in its early history, held several offices and being an eloquent speaker and a devoted member, did much for the promotion of this organization. He was married twice; the first time to Miss Lula Jones, daughter of the late T. M. Jones, and the last time to Miss Mamie Butler, daughter of the late Judge Sam Butler.
Surviving are his second wife and the following children: Lieutenant-Commander Robert A. Abernathy, Seattle, Washington, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gemmill, Washington City, Misses Tommie Abernathy, Corsicanna, Texas, and Annie Abernathy of Nashville. Also the following brothers and sisters, R. D. and Dr. Sidney Abernathy, Mesdames Ada Aymett, Delia Butler, and Charlie Williams, all of this place.
Obituary published -
The Pulaski Citizen - April 8, 1920.
Mr. Abernathy was about 71 years of age and a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of the state. He was a son of the late Charles C. and Elizabeth Abernathy and he was a most highly cultured gentleman, being one of the best informed and most capable men of our town, kindhearted, interested in the welfare of others, and was always ready to help those in need or distress; a most devoted husband and father, kind to his neighbors and friends. There are many worthy and noble deeds to his memory.
Mr. Abernathy served as clerk and master of the Chancery Court for twenty years; he joined the Odd Fellows Lodge in its early history, held several offices and being an eloquent speaker and a devoted member, did much for the promotion of this organization. He was married twice; the first time to Miss Lula Jones, daughter of the late T. M. Jones, and the last time to Miss Mamie Butler, daughter of the late Judge Sam Butler.
Surviving are his second wife and the following children: Lieutenant-Commander Robert A. Abernathy, Seattle, Washington, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gemmill, Washington City, Misses Tommie Abernathy, Corsicanna, Texas, and Annie Abernathy of Nashville. Also the following brothers and sisters, R. D. and Dr. Sidney Abernathy, Mesdames Ada Aymett, Delia Butler, and Charlie Williams, all of this place.
Obituary published -
The Pulaski Citizen - April 8, 1920.
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