DEATH CLAIMS L. T. DEATS
One of Our City's Most Prominent Citizens Called to His Reward Last Friday Afternoon
When it was announced that L. T. Deats was dead, last Friday, a wave of sorrow overspread our city; for no citizen was held in higher esteem than was he. Mr. Deats, accompanied by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Martha Moody, after spending the holidays with another daughter, Mrs. Less Whittaker, at Amarillo, were returning to their home in this city via automobile. They had reached a point about thirty-five miles from Amarillo when Mr. Deats, after getting out of the car to attach mud chains, fell over dead. His death transpired about 2:45 o'clock on the afternoon of January 4th.
Mr. Deats had been suffering from heart trouble for a year or more, though many were not aware of it and his death came as a great shock.
He was aged sixty-six years, five months and twenty days and has been a resident of Big Spring for forty years; and no citizen was better beloved or more highly regarded. He served the Texas & Pacific railway here as locomotive engineer for more than twenty years and was given credit for being one of the most dependable men on the Rio Grande division. He had served as president of the First State Bank of Big Spring ever since it has been established and had held the office of Mayor of the City of Big Spring for two terms. He was a real Christian and practiced his religion not only on Sunday but every day of the week and in all his dealings with his fellowman. It was not necessary to enter into a written contract when dealing with him, for it was recognized by all that his word was as good as a bond. Joining the Methodist Church here about twenty-four years ago he was one of the most earnest and faithful workers and served efficiently as a leader of the board of stewards for many years, and many have turned to a better life thru his efforts and example.
He was a faithful husband, a kind and loving father and a citizen that any community might well be proud of. Of an unassuming nature, he always stood for what was right and could always be depended upon to do his part in every movement for the betterment of his community or his fellowman. A kindly Christian gentleman who would not stoop to harm a fellowman in thought, word or deed was L. T. Deats. There is not a doubt but that he was ready to meet his Maker when the summons came; and his upright life should set an example for more of us to follow.
The remains were brought to Big Spring from Amarillo, arriving here Sunday morning, and funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Following the services by the pastor, Rev. M. Phelan, the Masons took charge and also conducted services at the graveside in Masonic cemetery,
He is survived by a wife who has been a dearly beloved companion for forty-eight years; two sons, Walter Deats of Fort Worth and Charles Deats of Nashville, Tenn; three daughters, Mrs. Harvey L. Rix and Mrs. Martha Moody of this city and Mrs. Less Whittaker of Amarillo, and to these is extended the heartfelt sympathy of our entire citizenship. Condolence is also extended to his brothers, sisters and other relatives. A sister, Mrs. J. G. Evans and a brother, George Deats of Fort Worth, were here to attend his funeral; while a sister and three brothers, Mrs. J. S. Cherry of Los Angeles, S. N. and Chas. A. Deats of Danville, Penn., and Will Deats of Plymouth, Penn., were unable to be present.
The Methodist Church was inadequate to accommodate the number who desired to express a last tribute to their beloved friend, and this large gathering and the beautiful floral offerings were feeble efforts to show the love and esteem in which he was held. (Source: Big Spring Herald (Big Spring, Texas) January 11, 1924)
One of Our City's Most Prominent Citizens Called to His Reward Last Friday Afternoon
When it was announced that L. T. Deats was dead, last Friday, a wave of sorrow overspread our city; for no citizen was held in higher esteem than was he. Mr. Deats, accompanied by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Martha Moody, after spending the holidays with another daughter, Mrs. Less Whittaker, at Amarillo, were returning to their home in this city via automobile. They had reached a point about thirty-five miles from Amarillo when Mr. Deats, after getting out of the car to attach mud chains, fell over dead. His death transpired about 2:45 o'clock on the afternoon of January 4th.
Mr. Deats had been suffering from heart trouble for a year or more, though many were not aware of it and his death came as a great shock.
He was aged sixty-six years, five months and twenty days and has been a resident of Big Spring for forty years; and no citizen was better beloved or more highly regarded. He served the Texas & Pacific railway here as locomotive engineer for more than twenty years and was given credit for being one of the most dependable men on the Rio Grande division. He had served as president of the First State Bank of Big Spring ever since it has been established and had held the office of Mayor of the City of Big Spring for two terms. He was a real Christian and practiced his religion not only on Sunday but every day of the week and in all his dealings with his fellowman. It was not necessary to enter into a written contract when dealing with him, for it was recognized by all that his word was as good as a bond. Joining the Methodist Church here about twenty-four years ago he was one of the most earnest and faithful workers and served efficiently as a leader of the board of stewards for many years, and many have turned to a better life thru his efforts and example.
He was a faithful husband, a kind and loving father and a citizen that any community might well be proud of. Of an unassuming nature, he always stood for what was right and could always be depended upon to do his part in every movement for the betterment of his community or his fellowman. A kindly Christian gentleman who would not stoop to harm a fellowman in thought, word or deed was L. T. Deats. There is not a doubt but that he was ready to meet his Maker when the summons came; and his upright life should set an example for more of us to follow.
The remains were brought to Big Spring from Amarillo, arriving here Sunday morning, and funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Following the services by the pastor, Rev. M. Phelan, the Masons took charge and also conducted services at the graveside in Masonic cemetery,
He is survived by a wife who has been a dearly beloved companion for forty-eight years; two sons, Walter Deats of Fort Worth and Charles Deats of Nashville, Tenn; three daughters, Mrs. Harvey L. Rix and Mrs. Martha Moody of this city and Mrs. Less Whittaker of Amarillo, and to these is extended the heartfelt sympathy of our entire citizenship. Condolence is also extended to his brothers, sisters and other relatives. A sister, Mrs. J. G. Evans and a brother, George Deats of Fort Worth, were here to attend his funeral; while a sister and three brothers, Mrs. J. S. Cherry of Los Angeles, S. N. and Chas. A. Deats of Danville, Penn., and Will Deats of Plymouth, Penn., were unable to be present.
The Methodist Church was inadequate to accommodate the number who desired to express a last tribute to their beloved friend, and this large gathering and the beautiful floral offerings were feeble efforts to show the love and esteem in which he was held. (Source: Big Spring Herald (Big Spring, Texas) January 11, 1924)
DEATH CLAIMS L. T. DEATS
One of Our City's Most Prominent Citizens Called to His Reward Last Friday Afternoon
When it was announced that L. T. Deats was dead, last Friday, a wave of sorrow overspread our city; for no citizen was held in higher esteem than was he. Mr. Deats, accompanied by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Martha Moody, after spending the holidays with another daughter, Mrs. Less Whittaker, at Amarillo, were returning to their home in this city via automobile. They had reached a point about thirty-five miles from Amarillo when Mr. Deats, after getting out of the car to attach mud chains, fell over dead. His death transpired about 2:45 o'clock on the afternoon of January 4th.
Mr. Deats had been suffering from heart trouble for a year or more, though many were not aware of it and his death came as a great shock.
He was aged sixty-six years, five months and twenty days and has been a resident of Big Spring for forty years; and no citizen was better beloved or more highly regarded. He served the Texas & Pacific railway here as locomotive engineer for more than twenty years and was given credit for being one of the most dependable men on the Rio Grande division. He had served as president of the First State Bank of Big Spring ever since it has been established and had held the office of Mayor of the City of Big Spring for two terms. He was a real Christian and practiced his religion not only on Sunday but every day of the week and in all his dealings with his fellowman. It was not necessary to enter into a written contract when dealing with him, for it was recognized by all that his word was as good as a bond. Joining the Methodist Church here about twenty-four years ago he was one of the most earnest and faithful workers and served efficiently as a leader of the board of stewards for many years, and many have turned to a better life thru his efforts and example.
He was a faithful husband, a kind and loving father and a citizen that any community might well be proud of. Of an unassuming nature, he always stood for what was right and could always be depended upon to do his part in every movement for the betterment of his community or his fellowman. A kindly Christian gentleman who would not stoop to harm a fellowman in thought, word or deed was L. T. Deats. There is not a doubt but that he was ready to meet his Maker when the summons came; and his upright life should set an example for more of us to follow.
The remains were brought to Big Spring from Amarillo, arriving here Sunday morning, and funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Following the services by the pastor, Rev. M. Phelan, the Masons took charge and also conducted services at the graveside in Masonic cemetery,
He is survived by a wife who has been a dearly beloved companion for forty-eight years; two sons, Walter Deats of Fort Worth and Charles Deats of Nashville, Tenn; three daughters, Mrs. Harvey L. Rix and Mrs. Martha Moody of this city and Mrs. Less Whittaker of Amarillo, and to these is extended the heartfelt sympathy of our entire citizenship. Condolence is also extended to his brothers, sisters and other relatives. A sister, Mrs. J. G. Evans and a brother, George Deats of Fort Worth, were here to attend his funeral; while a sister and three brothers, Mrs. J. S. Cherry of Los Angeles, S. N. and Chas. A. Deats of Danville, Penn., and Will Deats of Plymouth, Penn., were unable to be present.
The Methodist Church was inadequate to accommodate the number who desired to express a last tribute to their beloved friend, and this large gathering and the beautiful floral offerings were feeble efforts to show the love and esteem in which he was held. (Source: Big Spring Herald (Big Spring, Texas) January 11, 1924)
One of Our City's Most Prominent Citizens Called to His Reward Last Friday Afternoon
When it was announced that L. T. Deats was dead, last Friday, a wave of sorrow overspread our city; for no citizen was held in higher esteem than was he. Mr. Deats, accompanied by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Martha Moody, after spending the holidays with another daughter, Mrs. Less Whittaker, at Amarillo, were returning to their home in this city via automobile. They had reached a point about thirty-five miles from Amarillo when Mr. Deats, after getting out of the car to attach mud chains, fell over dead. His death transpired about 2:45 o'clock on the afternoon of January 4th.
Mr. Deats had been suffering from heart trouble for a year or more, though many were not aware of it and his death came as a great shock.
He was aged sixty-six years, five months and twenty days and has been a resident of Big Spring for forty years; and no citizen was better beloved or more highly regarded. He served the Texas & Pacific railway here as locomotive engineer for more than twenty years and was given credit for being one of the most dependable men on the Rio Grande division. He had served as president of the First State Bank of Big Spring ever since it has been established and had held the office of Mayor of the City of Big Spring for two terms. He was a real Christian and practiced his religion not only on Sunday but every day of the week and in all his dealings with his fellowman. It was not necessary to enter into a written contract when dealing with him, for it was recognized by all that his word was as good as a bond. Joining the Methodist Church here about twenty-four years ago he was one of the most earnest and faithful workers and served efficiently as a leader of the board of stewards for many years, and many have turned to a better life thru his efforts and example.
He was a faithful husband, a kind and loving father and a citizen that any community might well be proud of. Of an unassuming nature, he always stood for what was right and could always be depended upon to do his part in every movement for the betterment of his community or his fellowman. A kindly Christian gentleman who would not stoop to harm a fellowman in thought, word or deed was L. T. Deats. There is not a doubt but that he was ready to meet his Maker when the summons came; and his upright life should set an example for more of us to follow.
The remains were brought to Big Spring from Amarillo, arriving here Sunday morning, and funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Following the services by the pastor, Rev. M. Phelan, the Masons took charge and also conducted services at the graveside in Masonic cemetery,
He is survived by a wife who has been a dearly beloved companion for forty-eight years; two sons, Walter Deats of Fort Worth and Charles Deats of Nashville, Tenn; three daughters, Mrs. Harvey L. Rix and Mrs. Martha Moody of this city and Mrs. Less Whittaker of Amarillo, and to these is extended the heartfelt sympathy of our entire citizenship. Condolence is also extended to his brothers, sisters and other relatives. A sister, Mrs. J. G. Evans and a brother, George Deats of Fort Worth, were here to attend his funeral; while a sister and three brothers, Mrs. J. S. Cherry of Los Angeles, S. N. and Chas. A. Deats of Danville, Penn., and Will Deats of Plymouth, Penn., were unable to be present.
The Methodist Church was inadequate to accommodate the number who desired to express a last tribute to their beloved friend, and this large gathering and the beautiful floral offerings were feeble efforts to show the love and esteem in which he was held. (Source: Big Spring Herald (Big Spring, Texas) January 11, 1924)
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