ELDER BENJAMIN F. PURDHAM
Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Mar 1937
Elder Purdham Dies Suddenly at His Home in Luray
Though knowing of his steady decline for months, relatives and friends in luray were shocked when the announcement was made that Elder Benjamin F. Purdham had died at his home in the rear of the Hotel Laurence Wednesday afternoon.
Elder Purdham, who was in his seventy-eighth year, had been in failing health most of the winter and had spent most of his time with his half-sister, Mrs. John Racer, of East Luray, where he was tenderly cared for. On Wednesday he was son much improved that he expressed a desire that he would like to go to his home for awhile, which he did. In the late afternoon he went to a physician’s office and secured some medicine. Reaching home about five o’clock he suddenly expired, the end coming peacefully to this old warrior of the Cross.
The subject of this notice was born on Upper Mill Creek, northwest of Stanley, and was the son of Jeremiah and Mary Jenkins Purdham. He entered the ministry in early life and was one of the first pastors of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley. He attended the S.D.A. College at Battle Creek, Michigan from which he graduated. He married Miss Laura Hook, of Port Republic, who preceded him to the grave by twelve years. He was also pastor of churches in Michigan, Louisiana, North Carolina, and West Virginia. About ten years ago he retired from active ministry and upon moving to Luray connected himself with the Church of Christ and since that time has been an ardent and faithful supporter of that denomination. He was also a successful life insurance salesman as well as being successful in the real estate business, owning at the time of his death much valuable property.
About twenty-nine years ago he became president of the West Virginia Conference of the S.D.A. which office he held for a number of years.
He is survived by two children, Clyde Purdham, connected with the Street Car service of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. H.A. (Grace) Miller, of College Dale, Tenn., all of whom are here for the funeral.
Fountain Purdham, of Battle Creek, Michigan, a brother, and Mrs. John Racer, of Luray, a half sister, survive. The following are deceased: George Purdham, of Stanley, Charles Purdham, of Missouri, and Ed Purdham, of Ohio, and Mrs. Jacob Coffman, of Westmont, New Jersey.
Elder Purdham was a splendid speaker and orator and also an author of note. He frequently contributed interesting letters to the News and Courier… While a resident of Luray in the past twelve or fifteen years, he spent much of his time with his son and daughter, in their respective homes.
The body is now resting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Racer, and will be taken to the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley today (Friday) where the services will be held at 3 p.m. in charge of his pastor, the Rev. J.E. Childress, of the Christian Church, Luray. Obsequies immediately following at the church graveyard.
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Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Mar 1937
Elder Purdham Dies Suddenly at His Home in Luray
Though knowing of his steady decline for months, relatives and friends in luray were shocked when the announcement was made that Elder Benjamin F. Purdham had died at his home in the rear of the Hotel Laurence Wednesday afternoon.
Elder Purdham, who was in his seventy-eighth year, had been in failing health most of the winter and had spent most of his time with his half-sister, Mrs. John Racer, of East Luray, where he was tenderly cared for. On Wednesday he was son much improved that he expressed a desire that he would like to go to his home for awhile, which he did. In the late afternoon he went to a physician’s office and secured some medicine. Reaching home about five o’clock he suddenly expired, the end coming peacefully to this old warrior of the Cross.
The subject of this notice was born on Upper Mill Creek, northwest of Stanley, and was the son of Jeremiah and Mary Jenkins Purdham. He entered the ministry in early life and was one of the first pastors of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley. He attended the S.D.A. College at Battle Creek, Michigan from which he graduated. He married Miss Laura Hook, of Port Republic, who preceded him to the grave by twelve years. He was also pastor of churches in Michigan, Louisiana, North Carolina, and West Virginia. About ten years ago he retired from active ministry and upon moving to Luray connected himself with the Church of Christ and since that time has been an ardent and faithful supporter of that denomination. He was also a successful life insurance salesman as well as being successful in the real estate business, owning at the time of his death much valuable property.
About twenty-nine years ago he became president of the West Virginia Conference of the S.D.A. which office he held for a number of years.
He is survived by two children, Clyde Purdham, connected with the Street Car service of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. H.A. (Grace) Miller, of College Dale, Tenn., all of whom are here for the funeral.
Fountain Purdham, of Battle Creek, Michigan, a brother, and Mrs. John Racer, of Luray, a half sister, survive. The following are deceased: George Purdham, of Stanley, Charles Purdham, of Missouri, and Ed Purdham, of Ohio, and Mrs. Jacob Coffman, of Westmont, New Jersey.
Elder Purdham was a splendid speaker and orator and also an author of note. He frequently contributed interesting letters to the News and Courier… While a resident of Luray in the past twelve or fifteen years, he spent much of his time with his son and daughter, in their respective homes.
The body is now resting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Racer, and will be taken to the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley today (Friday) where the services will be held at 3 p.m. in charge of his pastor, the Rev. J.E. Childress, of the Christian Church, Luray. Obsequies immediately following at the church graveyard.
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ELDER BENJAMIN F. PURDHAM
Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Mar 1937
Elder Purdham Dies Suddenly at His Home in Luray
Though knowing of his steady decline for months, relatives and friends in luray were shocked when the announcement was made that Elder Benjamin F. Purdham had died at his home in the rear of the Hotel Laurence Wednesday afternoon.
Elder Purdham, who was in his seventy-eighth year, had been in failing health most of the winter and had spent most of his time with his half-sister, Mrs. John Racer, of East Luray, where he was tenderly cared for. On Wednesday he was son much improved that he expressed a desire that he would like to go to his home for awhile, which he did. In the late afternoon he went to a physician’s office and secured some medicine. Reaching home about five o’clock he suddenly expired, the end coming peacefully to this old warrior of the Cross.
The subject of this notice was born on Upper Mill Creek, northwest of Stanley, and was the son of Jeremiah and Mary Jenkins Purdham. He entered the ministry in early life and was one of the first pastors of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley. He attended the S.D.A. College at Battle Creek, Michigan from which he graduated. He married Miss Laura Hook, of Port Republic, who preceded him to the grave by twelve years. He was also pastor of churches in Michigan, Louisiana, North Carolina, and West Virginia. About ten years ago he retired from active ministry and upon moving to Luray connected himself with the Church of Christ and since that time has been an ardent and faithful supporter of that denomination. He was also a successful life insurance salesman as well as being successful in the real estate business, owning at the time of his death much valuable property.
About twenty-nine years ago he became president of the West Virginia Conference of the S.D.A. which office he held for a number of years.
He is survived by two children, Clyde Purdham, connected with the Street Car service of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. H.A. (Grace) Miller, of College Dale, Tenn., all of whom are here for the funeral.
Fountain Purdham, of Battle Creek, Michigan, a brother, and Mrs. John Racer, of Luray, a half sister, survive. The following are deceased: George Purdham, of Stanley, Charles Purdham, of Missouri, and Ed Purdham, of Ohio, and Mrs. Jacob Coffman, of Westmont, New Jersey.
Elder Purdham was a splendid speaker and orator and also an author of note. He frequently contributed interesting letters to the News and Courier… While a resident of Luray in the past twelve or fifteen years, he spent much of his time with his son and daughter, in their respective homes.
The body is now resting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Racer, and will be taken to the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley today (Friday) where the services will be held at 3 p.m. in charge of his pastor, the Rev. J.E. Childress, of the Christian Church, Luray. Obsequies immediately following at the church graveyard.
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Page News & Courier, Friday 26 Mar 1937
Elder Purdham Dies Suddenly at His Home in Luray
Though knowing of his steady decline for months, relatives and friends in luray were shocked when the announcement was made that Elder Benjamin F. Purdham had died at his home in the rear of the Hotel Laurence Wednesday afternoon.
Elder Purdham, who was in his seventy-eighth year, had been in failing health most of the winter and had spent most of his time with his half-sister, Mrs. John Racer, of East Luray, where he was tenderly cared for. On Wednesday he was son much improved that he expressed a desire that he would like to go to his home for awhile, which he did. In the late afternoon he went to a physician’s office and secured some medicine. Reaching home about five o’clock he suddenly expired, the end coming peacefully to this old warrior of the Cross.
The subject of this notice was born on Upper Mill Creek, northwest of Stanley, and was the son of Jeremiah and Mary Jenkins Purdham. He entered the ministry in early life and was one of the first pastors of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley. He attended the S.D.A. College at Battle Creek, Michigan from which he graduated. He married Miss Laura Hook, of Port Republic, who preceded him to the grave by twelve years. He was also pastor of churches in Michigan, Louisiana, North Carolina, and West Virginia. About ten years ago he retired from active ministry and upon moving to Luray connected himself with the Church of Christ and since that time has been an ardent and faithful supporter of that denomination. He was also a successful life insurance salesman as well as being successful in the real estate business, owning at the time of his death much valuable property.
About twenty-nine years ago he became president of the West Virginia Conference of the S.D.A. which office he held for a number of years.
He is survived by two children, Clyde Purdham, connected with the Street Car service of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. H.A. (Grace) Miller, of College Dale, Tenn., all of whom are here for the funeral.
Fountain Purdham, of Battle Creek, Michigan, a brother, and Mrs. John Racer, of Luray, a half sister, survive. The following are deceased: George Purdham, of Stanley, Charles Purdham, of Missouri, and Ed Purdham, of Ohio, and Mrs. Jacob Coffman, of Westmont, New Jersey.
Elder Purdham was a splendid speaker and orator and also an author of note. He frequently contributed interesting letters to the News and Courier… While a resident of Luray in the past twelve or fifteen years, he spent much of his time with his son and daughter, in their respective homes.
The body is now resting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Racer, and will be taken to the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Stanley today (Friday) where the services will be held at 3 p.m. in charge of his pastor, the Rev. J.E. Childress, of the Christian Church, Luray. Obsequies immediately following at the church graveyard.
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