Gonzales Inquirer Aug. 13, 1927 pg. 1
Walker Askey Critically Ill
Walker Askey of Leesville is reported very low in the Nixon hospital. Mr. Askey was taken suddenly very sick last Sunday night with appendicitis. He was moved to the hospital at Nixon Monday and was thought to be doing nicely. This morning a message was received that a change for the worse had taken place and little hope was given for his recovery. The many friends of Mr. Askey will be grieved to learn of his condition.
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Aug. 15, 1927 pg. 1
Walker Askey Claimed By Death
Remains Laid To Rest At Old Home In Askey Cemetery
Many hearts were saddened when the news reached Gonzales late Saturday evening that Walker Askey well known resident of the Leesville section, had passed away at the hospital in Nixon that evening at 6 o'clock. It was known that his condition was critical after an operation performed earlier in the week, and no hope was held out Saturday for his recovery.
Surviving him are his widow, who was before her marriage, Miss Meta Ramsay of this city, a son, Jesse Ramsay, 12 years of age and two daughters, Edna Elizabethand Sue Frances, the youngest, 6 years ago a brother, Lloyd Askey of Nixon besides a number of other relatives including two aunts, Mrs. H. W. Matthews and Mrs, T. B. Fussell of this city, and an uncle, Otha Askey of Corpus Christi.
Walker Otha Askey was born on the old Askey plantation several miles out from the town on the Cost road, Nov. 18, 1880 and was 46 years, 8 months and 25 days of age.
He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Askey and a grandson of Governor Askey, former prominent pioneer resident of the county, whose fine horses were famous all over the county.
Mr. Askey spent his entire life in this section having lived at Gillett where he was engaged in ranching previous to purchasing a farm in the Leesville section several years ago where he was living at the time of his death.
He was twice married, his first wife who, passed away lets than a year after her marriage, having been Miss Archie McMaster of Yoakum.
Mr. Askey wasgame warden for this district and proved a most efficient officer, seeking to enforce the laws without fear or favor.
For years he had been a devoted member of the Methodist church and an officer, a steward in the church, active in all work of the church. As a friend and neighbor he was a devoted husband and father. Thus his loved ones, his church and his community have suffered a keen loss.
The remains were brought to Gonzales Saturday night and conveyed to the residence of his sister, Mrs. H. W. Matthews and there on Sunday afternoon the impressive funeral services were conducted in the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing relatives and friends, assembled from all over this section and distant points as well, his former pastor, Rev. F. J. Brucks, now of George West, conducting the services.
Rev. Mr. Brucks paid his memory an eloquent tribute, reviewing his splendid record as a christian and dwelt touchingly on the blessed assurance given during his last days that he was ready and willing to answer the final summons when it came and the fact that he had nade every arrangment for his funeral, having set his house in order against his going , his faith in God continuing unwaving to the end that he met with every confidence in his Saviour.
Assiting in the service were Rev. Hart, present pastor of the Leesville Methodist church, who had prayed with him before he was taken to the hospital, and who added his tribute to that of Mr. Brucks, Rev. Meredith of Nixon, who led in prayer and Dr. J. E. James, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city who read the scripture.
The Methodist Choir rendered two of the dear familiar hymns, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and "Nearer My God to Thee, " both carrying their message of comfort to the sorrowing hearts.
It was a long procession that followed the remains to the historic ola Askey cemetery near the old home where his remains were laid to rest amid scenes of his childhood that were so dear to him, befitting ceremonies marking the committment. Rev. Mr. Brucks there gave a brief sketch of his life.
A wealth of exquisite floral tributes marked his last resting place when the benediction was pronounced by Rev. J. W. Allbritten, pastor of the First Methodist church of this city. The beautiful flowers carried an eloquent message of sympathy to the stricken loved ones besides paying his memory high tribute.
This acting palbearers included Fred Boothe, J. R. Tinsley, Alden Ward, J. and Ben Colwell and Luther Martin.
Many friends from other sections of the county met the remains at the cemetery, the funeral being one of the largest ever held there.
Surrounded by the childood scenes so dear to him his remains now rest awaiting the ressurrection morn.
His family and other loved ones will have the tender sympathy of scores of friends in their sorrow.
Among relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Otho and Nixon Askey of Corpus Christi and Asa Ramsay of Fort Worth and Charles Ramsay of Houston. Numbers of other relatives and friends from town nearer by were also in attendance.
"Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord."
Walker Askey Critically Ill
Walker Askey of Leesville is reported very low in the Nixon hospital. Mr. Askey was taken suddenly very sick last Sunday night with appendicitis. He was moved to the hospital at Nixon Monday and was thought to be doing nicely. This morning a message was received that a change for the worse had taken place and little hope was given for his recovery. The many friends of Mr. Askey will be grieved to learn of his condition.
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Aug. 15, 1927 pg. 1
Walker Askey Claimed By Death
Remains Laid To Rest At Old Home In Askey Cemetery
Many hearts were saddened when the news reached Gonzales late Saturday evening that Walker Askey well known resident of the Leesville section, had passed away at the hospital in Nixon that evening at 6 o'clock. It was known that his condition was critical after an operation performed earlier in the week, and no hope was held out Saturday for his recovery.
Surviving him are his widow, who was before her marriage, Miss Meta Ramsay of this city, a son, Jesse Ramsay, 12 years of age and two daughters, Edna Elizabethand Sue Frances, the youngest, 6 years ago a brother, Lloyd Askey of Nixon besides a number of other relatives including two aunts, Mrs. H. W. Matthews and Mrs, T. B. Fussell of this city, and an uncle, Otha Askey of Corpus Christi.
Walker Otha Askey was born on the old Askey plantation several miles out from the town on the Cost road, Nov. 18, 1880 and was 46 years, 8 months and 25 days of age.
He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Askey and a grandson of Governor Askey, former prominent pioneer resident of the county, whose fine horses were famous all over the county.
Mr. Askey spent his entire life in this section having lived at Gillett where he was engaged in ranching previous to purchasing a farm in the Leesville section several years ago where he was living at the time of his death.
He was twice married, his first wife who, passed away lets than a year after her marriage, having been Miss Archie McMaster of Yoakum.
Mr. Askey wasgame warden for this district and proved a most efficient officer, seeking to enforce the laws without fear or favor.
For years he had been a devoted member of the Methodist church and an officer, a steward in the church, active in all work of the church. As a friend and neighbor he was a devoted husband and father. Thus his loved ones, his church and his community have suffered a keen loss.
The remains were brought to Gonzales Saturday night and conveyed to the residence of his sister, Mrs. H. W. Matthews and there on Sunday afternoon the impressive funeral services were conducted in the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing relatives and friends, assembled from all over this section and distant points as well, his former pastor, Rev. F. J. Brucks, now of George West, conducting the services.
Rev. Mr. Brucks paid his memory an eloquent tribute, reviewing his splendid record as a christian and dwelt touchingly on the blessed assurance given during his last days that he was ready and willing to answer the final summons when it came and the fact that he had nade every arrangment for his funeral, having set his house in order against his going , his faith in God continuing unwaving to the end that he met with every confidence in his Saviour.
Assiting in the service were Rev. Hart, present pastor of the Leesville Methodist church, who had prayed with him before he was taken to the hospital, and who added his tribute to that of Mr. Brucks, Rev. Meredith of Nixon, who led in prayer and Dr. J. E. James, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city who read the scripture.
The Methodist Choir rendered two of the dear familiar hymns, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and "Nearer My God to Thee, " both carrying their message of comfort to the sorrowing hearts.
It was a long procession that followed the remains to the historic ola Askey cemetery near the old home where his remains were laid to rest amid scenes of his childhood that were so dear to him, befitting ceremonies marking the committment. Rev. Mr. Brucks there gave a brief sketch of his life.
A wealth of exquisite floral tributes marked his last resting place when the benediction was pronounced by Rev. J. W. Allbritten, pastor of the First Methodist church of this city. The beautiful flowers carried an eloquent message of sympathy to the stricken loved ones besides paying his memory high tribute.
This acting palbearers included Fred Boothe, J. R. Tinsley, Alden Ward, J. and Ben Colwell and Luther Martin.
Many friends from other sections of the county met the remains at the cemetery, the funeral being one of the largest ever held there.
Surrounded by the childood scenes so dear to him his remains now rest awaiting the ressurrection morn.
His family and other loved ones will have the tender sympathy of scores of friends in their sorrow.
Among relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Otho and Nixon Askey of Corpus Christi and Asa Ramsay of Fort Worth and Charles Ramsay of Houston. Numbers of other relatives and friends from town nearer by were also in attendance.
"Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord."
Gonzales Inquirer Aug. 13, 1927 pg. 1
Walker Askey Critically Ill
Walker Askey of Leesville is reported very low in the Nixon hospital. Mr. Askey was taken suddenly very sick last Sunday night with appendicitis. He was moved to the hospital at Nixon Monday and was thought to be doing nicely. This morning a message was received that a change for the worse had taken place and little hope was given for his recovery. The many friends of Mr. Askey will be grieved to learn of his condition.
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Aug. 15, 1927 pg. 1
Walker Askey Claimed By Death
Remains Laid To Rest At Old Home In Askey Cemetery
Many hearts were saddened when the news reached Gonzales late Saturday evening that Walker Askey well known resident of the Leesville section, had passed away at the hospital in Nixon that evening at 6 o'clock. It was known that his condition was critical after an operation performed earlier in the week, and no hope was held out Saturday for his recovery.
Surviving him are his widow, who was before her marriage, Miss Meta Ramsay of this city, a son, Jesse Ramsay, 12 years of age and two daughters, Edna Elizabethand Sue Frances, the youngest, 6 years ago a brother, Lloyd Askey of Nixon besides a number of other relatives including two aunts, Mrs. H. W. Matthews and Mrs, T. B. Fussell of this city, and an uncle, Otha Askey of Corpus Christi.
Walker Otha Askey was born on the old Askey plantation several miles out from the town on the Cost road, Nov. 18, 1880 and was 46 years, 8 months and 25 days of age.
He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Askey and a grandson of Governor Askey, former prominent pioneer resident of the county, whose fine horses were famous all over the county.
Mr. Askey spent his entire life in this section having lived at Gillett where he was engaged in ranching previous to purchasing a farm in the Leesville section several years ago where he was living at the time of his death.
He was twice married, his first wife who, passed away lets than a year after her marriage, having been Miss Archie McMaster of Yoakum.
Mr. Askey wasgame warden for this district and proved a most efficient officer, seeking to enforce the laws without fear or favor.
For years he had been a devoted member of the Methodist church and an officer, a steward in the church, active in all work of the church. As a friend and neighbor he was a devoted husband and father. Thus his loved ones, his church and his community have suffered a keen loss.
The remains were brought to Gonzales Saturday night and conveyed to the residence of his sister, Mrs. H. W. Matthews and there on Sunday afternoon the impressive funeral services were conducted in the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing relatives and friends, assembled from all over this section and distant points as well, his former pastor, Rev. F. J. Brucks, now of George West, conducting the services.
Rev. Mr. Brucks paid his memory an eloquent tribute, reviewing his splendid record as a christian and dwelt touchingly on the blessed assurance given during his last days that he was ready and willing to answer the final summons when it came and the fact that he had nade every arrangment for his funeral, having set his house in order against his going , his faith in God continuing unwaving to the end that he met with every confidence in his Saviour.
Assiting in the service were Rev. Hart, present pastor of the Leesville Methodist church, who had prayed with him before he was taken to the hospital, and who added his tribute to that of Mr. Brucks, Rev. Meredith of Nixon, who led in prayer and Dr. J. E. James, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city who read the scripture.
The Methodist Choir rendered two of the dear familiar hymns, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and "Nearer My God to Thee, " both carrying their message of comfort to the sorrowing hearts.
It was a long procession that followed the remains to the historic ola Askey cemetery near the old home where his remains were laid to rest amid scenes of his childhood that were so dear to him, befitting ceremonies marking the committment. Rev. Mr. Brucks there gave a brief sketch of his life.
A wealth of exquisite floral tributes marked his last resting place when the benediction was pronounced by Rev. J. W. Allbritten, pastor of the First Methodist church of this city. The beautiful flowers carried an eloquent message of sympathy to the stricken loved ones besides paying his memory high tribute.
This acting palbearers included Fred Boothe, J. R. Tinsley, Alden Ward, J. and Ben Colwell and Luther Martin.
Many friends from other sections of the county met the remains at the cemetery, the funeral being one of the largest ever held there.
Surrounded by the childood scenes so dear to him his remains now rest awaiting the ressurrection morn.
His family and other loved ones will have the tender sympathy of scores of friends in their sorrow.
Among relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Otho and Nixon Askey of Corpus Christi and Asa Ramsay of Fort Worth and Charles Ramsay of Houston. Numbers of other relatives and friends from town nearer by were also in attendance.
"Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord."
Walker Askey Critically Ill
Walker Askey of Leesville is reported very low in the Nixon hospital. Mr. Askey was taken suddenly very sick last Sunday night with appendicitis. He was moved to the hospital at Nixon Monday and was thought to be doing nicely. This morning a message was received that a change for the worse had taken place and little hope was given for his recovery. The many friends of Mr. Askey will be grieved to learn of his condition.
Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Aug. 15, 1927 pg. 1
Walker Askey Claimed By Death
Remains Laid To Rest At Old Home In Askey Cemetery
Many hearts were saddened when the news reached Gonzales late Saturday evening that Walker Askey well known resident of the Leesville section, had passed away at the hospital in Nixon that evening at 6 o'clock. It was known that his condition was critical after an operation performed earlier in the week, and no hope was held out Saturday for his recovery.
Surviving him are his widow, who was before her marriage, Miss Meta Ramsay of this city, a son, Jesse Ramsay, 12 years of age and two daughters, Edna Elizabethand Sue Frances, the youngest, 6 years ago a brother, Lloyd Askey of Nixon besides a number of other relatives including two aunts, Mrs. H. W. Matthews and Mrs, T. B. Fussell of this city, and an uncle, Otha Askey of Corpus Christi.
Walker Otha Askey was born on the old Askey plantation several miles out from the town on the Cost road, Nov. 18, 1880 and was 46 years, 8 months and 25 days of age.
He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Askey and a grandson of Governor Askey, former prominent pioneer resident of the county, whose fine horses were famous all over the county.
Mr. Askey spent his entire life in this section having lived at Gillett where he was engaged in ranching previous to purchasing a farm in the Leesville section several years ago where he was living at the time of his death.
He was twice married, his first wife who, passed away lets than a year after her marriage, having been Miss Archie McMaster of Yoakum.
Mr. Askey wasgame warden for this district and proved a most efficient officer, seeking to enforce the laws without fear or favor.
For years he had been a devoted member of the Methodist church and an officer, a steward in the church, active in all work of the church. As a friend and neighbor he was a devoted husband and father. Thus his loved ones, his church and his community have suffered a keen loss.
The remains were brought to Gonzales Saturday night and conveyed to the residence of his sister, Mrs. H. W. Matthews and there on Sunday afternoon the impressive funeral services were conducted in the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing relatives and friends, assembled from all over this section and distant points as well, his former pastor, Rev. F. J. Brucks, now of George West, conducting the services.
Rev. Mr. Brucks paid his memory an eloquent tribute, reviewing his splendid record as a christian and dwelt touchingly on the blessed assurance given during his last days that he was ready and willing to answer the final summons when it came and the fact that he had nade every arrangment for his funeral, having set his house in order against his going , his faith in God continuing unwaving to the end that he met with every confidence in his Saviour.
Assiting in the service were Rev. Hart, present pastor of the Leesville Methodist church, who had prayed with him before he was taken to the hospital, and who added his tribute to that of Mr. Brucks, Rev. Meredith of Nixon, who led in prayer and Dr. J. E. James, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city who read the scripture.
The Methodist Choir rendered two of the dear familiar hymns, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and "Nearer My God to Thee, " both carrying their message of comfort to the sorrowing hearts.
It was a long procession that followed the remains to the historic ola Askey cemetery near the old home where his remains were laid to rest amid scenes of his childhood that were so dear to him, befitting ceremonies marking the committment. Rev. Mr. Brucks there gave a brief sketch of his life.
A wealth of exquisite floral tributes marked his last resting place when the benediction was pronounced by Rev. J. W. Allbritten, pastor of the First Methodist church of this city. The beautiful flowers carried an eloquent message of sympathy to the stricken loved ones besides paying his memory high tribute.
This acting palbearers included Fred Boothe, J. R. Tinsley, Alden Ward, J. and Ben Colwell and Luther Martin.
Many friends from other sections of the county met the remains at the cemetery, the funeral being one of the largest ever held there.
Surrounded by the childood scenes so dear to him his remains now rest awaiting the ressurrection morn.
His family and other loved ones will have the tender sympathy of scores of friends in their sorrow.
Among relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Otho and Nixon Askey of Corpus Christi and Asa Ramsay of Fort Worth and Charles Ramsay of Houston. Numbers of other relatives and friends from town nearer by were also in attendance.
"Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord."
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