1860 Census-living in Rankin, Mississippi
1880 Census-married to Clarisa (born circa 1862) living in Benton, Yazoo, Mississippi
1900 Census-living with nephew Frank Walker
1910 Census-living with wife Sarah J Alexander and step daughter Mattie M Torbet
1920 Census-living with wife Sallie Alexander
The Webster Signal
Minden, La
June 25, 1920
IN MEMORIUM
Blessed are they who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. Rev. 19:9
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors: and their works do follow them. Rev. 14:13
"Uncle Frank," as he was familiarly called, fell asleep on May 18th, 1920. He now rests from his labors and we know that his works are following.
We can see the importance of his life so much since it is too late to give him encouragement.
A rose to the living is more
Than sumptuous wreaths to the dead;
In filling Love's infinite store,
If graciously given before
The hungering spirit has fled-
A rose to the living no more
Than sumptuous wreaths to the dead.
Yea, as he lies low in death, we look back with the
Spiritual eye and see a peaceful, jovial, harmless
man-one who never spoke evil of his fellowman. We
also realize that he held the home together, which now is
all broken up, and no longer a lace for friends and
relatives to assemble-just a sad spot to the passers-by.
His companion, Mrs. Sallie Alexander, testifies to his being a kind and good husband. They had shared each other's joys and sorrows for fifteen years. She was faithful to him and did all she could during his last illness to prolong his life, but the Reaper had thrust the sicle, and he was the victim.
Mr. Alexander was born in Miss., May 23rd, 1853, and came to Louisiana when a lad. He was twice married. United with the M.E. Church South 16 years ago.
While much could be added in behalf of the deceased, we should not forget those whom he left behind; yet there is an inviolate area that surrounds every soul. Into that sacred precinct let no alien feet venture.
No one is equipped for the beautiful ministry of condolence, who has not passed through a similar sad order of grief. The noblest contribution one can make to this action of a chastened and enriched life. Simple, tender, sensitive and broad sympathy is born of experience. And when the black casket enters a home we remember that the Holy Book says:
"And the spirit and the bride say come. And let him that heareth say come. And let him that thirst come. and who soever will let him take of the water of life freely. Rev. 22:17. This invitation was recorded two thousand years ago, but the Recorder wrote in the present tense and we believe that the subject of this sketch has accepted the invitation.
A Friend
(Obituary provided by You Hafer)
Note: Birth and death dates differ from headstone dates, Most likely not the original headstone.
1880 Census-married to Clarisa (born circa 1862) living in Benton, Yazoo, Mississippi
1900 Census-living with nephew Frank Walker
1910 Census-living with wife Sarah J Alexander and step daughter Mattie M Torbet
1920 Census-living with wife Sallie Alexander
The Webster Signal
Minden, La
June 25, 1920
IN MEMORIUM
Blessed are they who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. Rev. 19:9
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors: and their works do follow them. Rev. 14:13
"Uncle Frank," as he was familiarly called, fell asleep on May 18th, 1920. He now rests from his labors and we know that his works are following.
We can see the importance of his life so much since it is too late to give him encouragement.
A rose to the living is more
Than sumptuous wreaths to the dead;
In filling Love's infinite store,
If graciously given before
The hungering spirit has fled-
A rose to the living no more
Than sumptuous wreaths to the dead.
Yea, as he lies low in death, we look back with the
Spiritual eye and see a peaceful, jovial, harmless
man-one who never spoke evil of his fellowman. We
also realize that he held the home together, which now is
all broken up, and no longer a lace for friends and
relatives to assemble-just a sad spot to the passers-by.
His companion, Mrs. Sallie Alexander, testifies to his being a kind and good husband. They had shared each other's joys and sorrows for fifteen years. She was faithful to him and did all she could during his last illness to prolong his life, but the Reaper had thrust the sicle, and he was the victim.
Mr. Alexander was born in Miss., May 23rd, 1853, and came to Louisiana when a lad. He was twice married. United with the M.E. Church South 16 years ago.
While much could be added in behalf of the deceased, we should not forget those whom he left behind; yet there is an inviolate area that surrounds every soul. Into that sacred precinct let no alien feet venture.
No one is equipped for the beautiful ministry of condolence, who has not passed through a similar sad order of grief. The noblest contribution one can make to this action of a chastened and enriched life. Simple, tender, sensitive and broad sympathy is born of experience. And when the black casket enters a home we remember that the Holy Book says:
"And the spirit and the bride say come. And let him that heareth say come. And let him that thirst come. and who soever will let him take of the water of life freely. Rev. 22:17. This invitation was recorded two thousand years ago, but the Recorder wrote in the present tense and we believe that the subject of this sketch has accepted the invitation.
A Friend
(Obituary provided by You Hafer)
Note: Birth and death dates differ from headstone dates, Most likely not the original headstone.
1860 Census-living in Rankin, Mississippi
1880 Census-married to Clarisa (born circa 1862) living in Benton, Yazoo, Mississippi
1900 Census-living with nephew Frank Walker
1910 Census-living with wife Sarah J Alexander and step daughter Mattie M Torbet
1920 Census-living with wife Sallie Alexander
The Webster Signal
Minden, La
June 25, 1920
IN MEMORIUM
Blessed are they who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. Rev. 19:9
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors: and their works do follow them. Rev. 14:13
"Uncle Frank," as he was familiarly called, fell asleep on May 18th, 1920. He now rests from his labors and we know that his works are following.
We can see the importance of his life so much since it is too late to give him encouragement.
A rose to the living is more
Than sumptuous wreaths to the dead;
In filling Love's infinite store,
If graciously given before
The hungering spirit has fled-
A rose to the living no more
Than sumptuous wreaths to the dead.
Yea, as he lies low in death, we look back with the
Spiritual eye and see a peaceful, jovial, harmless
man-one who never spoke evil of his fellowman. We
also realize that he held the home together, which now is
all broken up, and no longer a lace for friends and
relatives to assemble-just a sad spot to the passers-by.
His companion, Mrs. Sallie Alexander, testifies to his being a kind and good husband. They had shared each other's joys and sorrows for fifteen years. She was faithful to him and did all she could during his last illness to prolong his life, but the Reaper had thrust the sicle, and he was the victim.
Mr. Alexander was born in Miss., May 23rd, 1853, and came to Louisiana when a lad. He was twice married. United with the M.E. Church South 16 years ago.
While much could be added in behalf of the deceased, we should not forget those whom he left behind; yet there is an inviolate area that surrounds every soul. Into that sacred precinct let no alien feet venture.
No one is equipped for the beautiful ministry of condolence, who has not passed through a similar sad order of grief. The noblest contribution one can make to this action of a chastened and enriched life. Simple, tender, sensitive and broad sympathy is born of experience. And when the black casket enters a home we remember that the Holy Book says:
"And the spirit and the bride say come. And let him that heareth say come. And let him that thirst come. and who soever will let him take of the water of life freely. Rev. 22:17. This invitation was recorded two thousand years ago, but the Recorder wrote in the present tense and we believe that the subject of this sketch has accepted the invitation.
A Friend
(Obituary provided by You Hafer)
Note: Birth and death dates differ from headstone dates, Most likely not the original headstone.
1880 Census-married to Clarisa (born circa 1862) living in Benton, Yazoo, Mississippi
1900 Census-living with nephew Frank Walker
1910 Census-living with wife Sarah J Alexander and step daughter Mattie M Torbet
1920 Census-living with wife Sallie Alexander
The Webster Signal
Minden, La
June 25, 1920
IN MEMORIUM
Blessed are they who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. Rev. 19:9
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors: and their works do follow them. Rev. 14:13
"Uncle Frank," as he was familiarly called, fell asleep on May 18th, 1920. He now rests from his labors and we know that his works are following.
We can see the importance of his life so much since it is too late to give him encouragement.
A rose to the living is more
Than sumptuous wreaths to the dead;
In filling Love's infinite store,
If graciously given before
The hungering spirit has fled-
A rose to the living no more
Than sumptuous wreaths to the dead.
Yea, as he lies low in death, we look back with the
Spiritual eye and see a peaceful, jovial, harmless
man-one who never spoke evil of his fellowman. We
also realize that he held the home together, which now is
all broken up, and no longer a lace for friends and
relatives to assemble-just a sad spot to the passers-by.
His companion, Mrs. Sallie Alexander, testifies to his being a kind and good husband. They had shared each other's joys and sorrows for fifteen years. She was faithful to him and did all she could during his last illness to prolong his life, but the Reaper had thrust the sicle, and he was the victim.
Mr. Alexander was born in Miss., May 23rd, 1853, and came to Louisiana when a lad. He was twice married. United with the M.E. Church South 16 years ago.
While much could be added in behalf of the deceased, we should not forget those whom he left behind; yet there is an inviolate area that surrounds every soul. Into that sacred precinct let no alien feet venture.
No one is equipped for the beautiful ministry of condolence, who has not passed through a similar sad order of grief. The noblest contribution one can make to this action of a chastened and enriched life. Simple, tender, sensitive and broad sympathy is born of experience. And when the black casket enters a home we remember that the Holy Book says:
"And the spirit and the bride say come. And let him that heareth say come. And let him that thirst come. and who soever will let him take of the water of life freely. Rev. 22:17. This invitation was recorded two thousand years ago, but the Recorder wrote in the present tense and we believe that the subject of this sketch has accepted the invitation.
A Friend
(Obituary provided by You Hafer)
Note: Birth and death dates differ from headstone dates, Most likely not the original headstone.
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