Married, Age 76 yrs, 7 mos, 28 days, Attorney at law
Birthplace, Carrollton, Miss.
Father, Joseph C. Wheless
Mother, Matilda Ayres
Informant, W. M. Wheless
Burial, Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Texas
per Texas Death Certificate
All Kerrville mourns the passing of Judge Joseph Sidney Wheless, 76, who died Tuesday evening in his home on the Fredericksburg Road, after a few months' illness. Private funeral services were held in the family home Wednesday afternoon with Rev. F. M. Brasier, rector of the St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
Judge Wheless was a native of Carrolton, Miss.,, and received his A. B. degree from the University of Kentucky. When he decided that law would be his chosen profession he came back to his native State to be graduated from the school of law in the University of Mississippi. He was married to Miss Bertha Fishback of Fort Smith, Ark., in the Governor's mansion in Arkansas at the time when her father, the late Meade Fishback, was the Governor of Arkansas.
They moved immediately to Galveston where his brilliant legal mind, his engaging personality, and his qualities of leadership soon enabled him to be elected to the Texas Legislature from that district. After the Galveston flood in 1900, Judge and Mrs. Wheless moved to Beaumont where they established a home, and here he acquired an outstanding record in his chosen profession. He was active in many fields, and was a zealous worker in the cause of the Democatic party, as well as that of civic and State progress. In 1918 his health failed and the family moved to Kerrville, making their home on Earl Garrett Street. During his residence here he whas contributed much to the cultural growth and development of the city that he loves. He was a gentleman of the Old South, with his courtly manner, his ready wit and his wealth of information on many subjects. His good sportsmanship was evidenced in many ways and he was one of the charter members of the Kerrville Country Club when it was organized. His prowess on the golf links has made many a younger man envious. One of his favorite pastimes in recent years was listening to the World's Series baseball games over the radio and staying with his favorite team, no matter what the score.
He was interested for several years in real estate development and when Hillcrest Addition to the city was opened for expansion of the city limits, one of the streets was named in his honor. He served as mayor of the city and refused the honor of re-election when his time expired. His interests were broadened when oil development became predominant in this section of the State and much of his time was spent in this field. He was always a busy man, but never became so absorbed in his own affairs that he did not have time to lend a helping hand or to give a word of advice to young lawyers who sought his wise and friendly counsel.
He was a member of the Kerrville Rotary Club and when his health became impaired, he offered his resignation after 12 years of membership, the members of the club voted him honorary member, one of few so designated by the organization. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and active in the Chamber of Commerce and other civic units.
Long ago he worked out his philosophy of life and lived by it; he was intimate with few friends, but to these he was devoted; however few caused for charity of help were overlooked by him. He will be remembered for many things, but paramount will be the fact that he was a gentleman first, in the truest sense of the word.
Judge Wheless is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Wheless; one daughter, Mrs. George Bollman of Dallas; three sons, Randolph and Fishback, of Houston, and Sidney, Jr., of San Antonio, all of whom were here with their families for the services, and by seven grandchildren. Two sisters, Miss Anna Wheless and Mrs. Reakle Dalton, of Yazoo city, Miss., also survive. Other out of town relatives here for the funeral were Mrs. Wheless' sister, Mrs. Guy Reed, and daughters, Misses Adelaid and Elizabeth Reed, of Beaumont.
Kerrville Mountain Sun
Kerrville, Texas
Thursday, January 5, 1939
Birthplace, Carrollton, Miss.
Father, Joseph C. Wheless
Mother, Matilda Ayres
Informant, W. M. Wheless
Burial, Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Texas
per Texas Death Certificate
All Kerrville mourns the passing of Judge Joseph Sidney Wheless, 76, who died Tuesday evening in his home on the Fredericksburg Road, after a few months' illness. Private funeral services were held in the family home Wednesday afternoon with Rev. F. M. Brasier, rector of the St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
Judge Wheless was a native of Carrolton, Miss.,, and received his A. B. degree from the University of Kentucky. When he decided that law would be his chosen profession he came back to his native State to be graduated from the school of law in the University of Mississippi. He was married to Miss Bertha Fishback of Fort Smith, Ark., in the Governor's mansion in Arkansas at the time when her father, the late Meade Fishback, was the Governor of Arkansas.
They moved immediately to Galveston where his brilliant legal mind, his engaging personality, and his qualities of leadership soon enabled him to be elected to the Texas Legislature from that district. After the Galveston flood in 1900, Judge and Mrs. Wheless moved to Beaumont where they established a home, and here he acquired an outstanding record in his chosen profession. He was active in many fields, and was a zealous worker in the cause of the Democatic party, as well as that of civic and State progress. In 1918 his health failed and the family moved to Kerrville, making their home on Earl Garrett Street. During his residence here he whas contributed much to the cultural growth and development of the city that he loves. He was a gentleman of the Old South, with his courtly manner, his ready wit and his wealth of information on many subjects. His good sportsmanship was evidenced in many ways and he was one of the charter members of the Kerrville Country Club when it was organized. His prowess on the golf links has made many a younger man envious. One of his favorite pastimes in recent years was listening to the World's Series baseball games over the radio and staying with his favorite team, no matter what the score.
He was interested for several years in real estate development and when Hillcrest Addition to the city was opened for expansion of the city limits, one of the streets was named in his honor. He served as mayor of the city and refused the honor of re-election when his time expired. His interests were broadened when oil development became predominant in this section of the State and much of his time was spent in this field. He was always a busy man, but never became so absorbed in his own affairs that he did not have time to lend a helping hand or to give a word of advice to young lawyers who sought his wise and friendly counsel.
He was a member of the Kerrville Rotary Club and when his health became impaired, he offered his resignation after 12 years of membership, the members of the club voted him honorary member, one of few so designated by the organization. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and active in the Chamber of Commerce and other civic units.
Long ago he worked out his philosophy of life and lived by it; he was intimate with few friends, but to these he was devoted; however few caused for charity of help were overlooked by him. He will be remembered for many things, but paramount will be the fact that he was a gentleman first, in the truest sense of the word.
Judge Wheless is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Wheless; one daughter, Mrs. George Bollman of Dallas; three sons, Randolph and Fishback, of Houston, and Sidney, Jr., of San Antonio, all of whom were here with their families for the services, and by seven grandchildren. Two sisters, Miss Anna Wheless and Mrs. Reakle Dalton, of Yazoo city, Miss., also survive. Other out of town relatives here for the funeral were Mrs. Wheless' sister, Mrs. Guy Reed, and daughters, Misses Adelaid and Elizabeth Reed, of Beaumont.
Kerrville Mountain Sun
Kerrville, Texas
Thursday, January 5, 1939
Married, Age 76 yrs, 7 mos, 28 days, Attorney at law
Birthplace, Carrollton, Miss.
Father, Joseph C. Wheless
Mother, Matilda Ayres
Informant, W. M. Wheless
Burial, Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Texas
per Texas Death Certificate
All Kerrville mourns the passing of Judge Joseph Sidney Wheless, 76, who died Tuesday evening in his home on the Fredericksburg Road, after a few months' illness. Private funeral services were held in the family home Wednesday afternoon with Rev. F. M. Brasier, rector of the St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
Judge Wheless was a native of Carrolton, Miss.,, and received his A. B. degree from the University of Kentucky. When he decided that law would be his chosen profession he came back to his native State to be graduated from the school of law in the University of Mississippi. He was married to Miss Bertha Fishback of Fort Smith, Ark., in the Governor's mansion in Arkansas at the time when her father, the late Meade Fishback, was the Governor of Arkansas.
They moved immediately to Galveston where his brilliant legal mind, his engaging personality, and his qualities of leadership soon enabled him to be elected to the Texas Legislature from that district. After the Galveston flood in 1900, Judge and Mrs. Wheless moved to Beaumont where they established a home, and here he acquired an outstanding record in his chosen profession. He was active in many fields, and was a zealous worker in the cause of the Democatic party, as well as that of civic and State progress. In 1918 his health failed and the family moved to Kerrville, making their home on Earl Garrett Street. During his residence here he whas contributed much to the cultural growth and development of the city that he loves. He was a gentleman of the Old South, with his courtly manner, his ready wit and his wealth of information on many subjects. His good sportsmanship was evidenced in many ways and he was one of the charter members of the Kerrville Country Club when it was organized. His prowess on the golf links has made many a younger man envious. One of his favorite pastimes in recent years was listening to the World's Series baseball games over the radio and staying with his favorite team, no matter what the score.
He was interested for several years in real estate development and when Hillcrest Addition to the city was opened for expansion of the city limits, one of the streets was named in his honor. He served as mayor of the city and refused the honor of re-election when his time expired. His interests were broadened when oil development became predominant in this section of the State and much of his time was spent in this field. He was always a busy man, but never became so absorbed in his own affairs that he did not have time to lend a helping hand or to give a word of advice to young lawyers who sought his wise and friendly counsel.
He was a member of the Kerrville Rotary Club and when his health became impaired, he offered his resignation after 12 years of membership, the members of the club voted him honorary member, one of few so designated by the organization. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and active in the Chamber of Commerce and other civic units.
Long ago he worked out his philosophy of life and lived by it; he was intimate with few friends, but to these he was devoted; however few caused for charity of help were overlooked by him. He will be remembered for many things, but paramount will be the fact that he was a gentleman first, in the truest sense of the word.
Judge Wheless is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Wheless; one daughter, Mrs. George Bollman of Dallas; three sons, Randolph and Fishback, of Houston, and Sidney, Jr., of San Antonio, all of whom were here with their families for the services, and by seven grandchildren. Two sisters, Miss Anna Wheless and Mrs. Reakle Dalton, of Yazoo city, Miss., also survive. Other out of town relatives here for the funeral were Mrs. Wheless' sister, Mrs. Guy Reed, and daughters, Misses Adelaid and Elizabeth Reed, of Beaumont.
Kerrville Mountain Sun
Kerrville, Texas
Thursday, January 5, 1939
Birthplace, Carrollton, Miss.
Father, Joseph C. Wheless
Mother, Matilda Ayres
Informant, W. M. Wheless
Burial, Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Texas
per Texas Death Certificate
All Kerrville mourns the passing of Judge Joseph Sidney Wheless, 76, who died Tuesday evening in his home on the Fredericksburg Road, after a few months' illness. Private funeral services were held in the family home Wednesday afternoon with Rev. F. M. Brasier, rector of the St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
Judge Wheless was a native of Carrolton, Miss.,, and received his A. B. degree from the University of Kentucky. When he decided that law would be his chosen profession he came back to his native State to be graduated from the school of law in the University of Mississippi. He was married to Miss Bertha Fishback of Fort Smith, Ark., in the Governor's mansion in Arkansas at the time when her father, the late Meade Fishback, was the Governor of Arkansas.
They moved immediately to Galveston where his brilliant legal mind, his engaging personality, and his qualities of leadership soon enabled him to be elected to the Texas Legislature from that district. After the Galveston flood in 1900, Judge and Mrs. Wheless moved to Beaumont where they established a home, and here he acquired an outstanding record in his chosen profession. He was active in many fields, and was a zealous worker in the cause of the Democatic party, as well as that of civic and State progress. In 1918 his health failed and the family moved to Kerrville, making their home on Earl Garrett Street. During his residence here he whas contributed much to the cultural growth and development of the city that he loves. He was a gentleman of the Old South, with his courtly manner, his ready wit and his wealth of information on many subjects. His good sportsmanship was evidenced in many ways and he was one of the charter members of the Kerrville Country Club when it was organized. His prowess on the golf links has made many a younger man envious. One of his favorite pastimes in recent years was listening to the World's Series baseball games over the radio and staying with his favorite team, no matter what the score.
He was interested for several years in real estate development and when Hillcrest Addition to the city was opened for expansion of the city limits, one of the streets was named in his honor. He served as mayor of the city and refused the honor of re-election when his time expired. His interests were broadened when oil development became predominant in this section of the State and much of his time was spent in this field. He was always a busy man, but never became so absorbed in his own affairs that he did not have time to lend a helping hand or to give a word of advice to young lawyers who sought his wise and friendly counsel.
He was a member of the Kerrville Rotary Club and when his health became impaired, he offered his resignation after 12 years of membership, the members of the club voted him honorary member, one of few so designated by the organization. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and active in the Chamber of Commerce and other civic units.
Long ago he worked out his philosophy of life and lived by it; he was intimate with few friends, but to these he was devoted; however few caused for charity of help were overlooked by him. He will be remembered for many things, but paramount will be the fact that he was a gentleman first, in the truest sense of the word.
Judge Wheless is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Wheless; one daughter, Mrs. George Bollman of Dallas; three sons, Randolph and Fishback, of Houston, and Sidney, Jr., of San Antonio, all of whom were here with their families for the services, and by seven grandchildren. Two sisters, Miss Anna Wheless and Mrs. Reakle Dalton, of Yazoo city, Miss., also survive. Other out of town relatives here for the funeral were Mrs. Wheless' sister, Mrs. Guy Reed, and daughters, Misses Adelaid and Elizabeth Reed, of Beaumont.
Kerrville Mountain Sun
Kerrville, Texas
Thursday, January 5, 1939
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