Son of Thomas Ross Mckim & Margaret SMith McKim Husband to Sarah Melinda Herndon
March 1, 1933 - Corydon Republican or Democrat.
Rev Henry Wesley McKim died at the home of his daughter and son-in-law Mr & Mrs. Charles H. Simms 2 miles Northeast of Corydon at 10:30 o'clock last Friday night. He had been in poor health for sometime. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Central at 2:00 o'clock last Monday afternoon, conducted by several Ministers, Rev E. W. Baldridge Pator of the Corydon M. E. Church read the scripture lesson, Rev Edward Rudicel Pator of the Corydon Christian Church read the obituary, Rev Robert Dailey Pastor of the Central Christian Church offered prayer, and Rev C. V. Strother of New Albany, a Baptist Minister Preached the Funeral Sermon, Rev J. M. Hedges also occupied a seat on the platform. Rev Strother spoke tenderly and highly of Rev McKim. He and Brother McKim had associated together several years at the annual meetings they and others held at the Old Salem Baptist Church near New Middletown, and Rev McKim had asked Rev Strother to speak at his Funeral Service. Music was furnished by a Quartette Composed of Cecil W. Miles, Adna Harris, Mrs. Edward Rudicel and Mrs. Ben F. Yeager, with Mrs. Chris Adams at the Piano all of Corydon. The Pallbearers John McKim, Lee McKim, Roy McKim, Creston McKim all sons, Estel McKim and Arlis Watson grandsons. The flower bearers were Delo, Vernon and John O McKim, Burrell Watson, Evelyn Watson, Luretta and Carrie McKim grandchildren, and Annis Eckert and Woodrow Gerdon great grandchildren. Rev McKim was an earnest devoted Christian Gentleman. Who lived most of his life in the southern part of the County, but for several years he and Mrs. McKim had lived with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Simms at Corydon, and then on the farm northeast of Corydon where he died. He was a useful citizen always exerting his influence to build of the character of the people of his community. The following obituary was read at the funeral: Henry Wesley McKim July 28 1852 died February 24 1933 aged 80 yrs 6 months and 26 days. He was born in Harrison County Indiana, where he spent his entire life. He was a son of the late Thomas R and Margaret Smith McKim. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah M. Herndon Feb 3, 1876, to this union 8 children were born, 7 of whom survive their father, William passing away at the age of 28. He is survived by his aged wife and 7 children, 5 sons and 2 daughters, John, Roy and Creston of this County, Ivan of Klamath Falls Oregon and Lee of Dayton Ohio, Mrs. Wilford Julia Watson and Mrs. Charles Eliza Simms of this County. Also 22 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was one of a family of 10 children, 7 of whom survive him, 6 brothers and 1 sister, they are Rev Charles L. McKim of Des Moines Iowa, William and George of Mount Union Iowa James Ivin of Wanetah Indiana, and Thomas and Fred of this County, and Mrs. Sarah Doner of Louisville, Kentucky. He was united with the Chiristian Church and was baptized at the age of 16, and he remained Faithful to his early proffessions until the end. He was a devoted servant of Christ, and for more than 50 yrs he was a Minister of the Gospel in the CHurch of his choice. He was frequently called upon to conduct Funeral Services, and he continued in this Service until the past few years when age and illness prevented. He was a faithful and devoted husband and father, and he was loved and respected by many friends old and young. During his last days he was resigned to the call he knew must soon come, and expressed his willingness to go, saying in the spirit in which he had spent his long life, "Thy will not mind be done". It is interesting to note that among the brothers and sisters of which Brother McKim was one, there had not been a death in 60 yrs.
Thanks to Carolyn Gutermuth for finiding this Obit and sending it to me!
March 1, 1933 - Corydon Republican or Democrat.
Rev Henry Wesley McKim died at the home of his daughter and son-in-law Mr & Mrs. Charles H. Simms 2 miles Northeast of Corydon at 10:30 o'clock last Friday night. He had been in poor health for sometime. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Central at 2:00 o'clock last Monday afternoon, conducted by several Ministers, Rev E. W. Baldridge Pator of the Corydon M. E. Church read the scripture lesson, Rev Edward Rudicel Pator of the Corydon Christian Church read the obituary, Rev Robert Dailey Pastor of the Central Christian Church offered prayer, and Rev C. V. Strother of New Albany, a Baptist Minister Preached the Funeral Sermon, Rev J. M. Hedges also occupied a seat on the platform. Rev Strother spoke tenderly and highly of Rev McKim. He and Brother McKim had associated together several years at the annual meetings they and others held at the Old Salem Baptist Church near New Middletown, and Rev McKim had asked Rev Strother to speak at his Funeral Service. Music was furnished by a Quartette Composed of Cecil W. Miles, Adna Harris, Mrs. Edward Rudicel and Mrs. Ben F. Yeager, with Mrs. Chris Adams at the Piano all of Corydon. The Pallbearers John McKim, Lee McKim, Roy McKim, Creston McKim all sons, Estel McKim and Arlis Watson grandsons. The flower bearers were Delo, Vernon and John O McKim, Burrell Watson, Evelyn Watson, Luretta and Carrie McKim grandchildren, and Annis Eckert and Woodrow Gerdon great grandchildren. Rev McKim was an earnest devoted Christian Gentleman. Who lived most of his life in the southern part of the County, but for several years he and Mrs. McKim had lived with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Simms at Corydon, and then on the farm northeast of Corydon where he died. He was a useful citizen always exerting his influence to build of the character of the people of his community. The following obituary was read at the funeral: Henry Wesley McKim July 28 1852 died February 24 1933 aged 80 yrs 6 months and 26 days. He was born in Harrison County Indiana, where he spent his entire life. He was a son of the late Thomas R and Margaret Smith McKim. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah M. Herndon Feb 3, 1876, to this union 8 children were born, 7 of whom survive their father, William passing away at the age of 28. He is survived by his aged wife and 7 children, 5 sons and 2 daughters, John, Roy and Creston of this County, Ivan of Klamath Falls Oregon and Lee of Dayton Ohio, Mrs. Wilford Julia Watson and Mrs. Charles Eliza Simms of this County. Also 22 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was one of a family of 10 children, 7 of whom survive him, 6 brothers and 1 sister, they are Rev Charles L. McKim of Des Moines Iowa, William and George of Mount Union Iowa James Ivin of Wanetah Indiana, and Thomas and Fred of this County, and Mrs. Sarah Doner of Louisville, Kentucky. He was united with the Chiristian Church and was baptized at the age of 16, and he remained Faithful to his early proffessions until the end. He was a devoted servant of Christ, and for more than 50 yrs he was a Minister of the Gospel in the CHurch of his choice. He was frequently called upon to conduct Funeral Services, and he continued in this Service until the past few years when age and illness prevented. He was a faithful and devoted husband and father, and he was loved and respected by many friends old and young. During his last days he was resigned to the call he knew must soon come, and expressed his willingness to go, saying in the spirit in which he had spent his long life, "Thy will not mind be done". It is interesting to note that among the brothers and sisters of which Brother McKim was one, there had not been a death in 60 yrs.
Thanks to Carolyn Gutermuth for finiding this Obit and sending it to me!
Son of Thomas Ross Mckim & Margaret SMith McKim Husband to Sarah Melinda Herndon
March 1, 1933 - Corydon Republican or Democrat.
Rev Henry Wesley McKim died at the home of his daughter and son-in-law Mr & Mrs. Charles H. Simms 2 miles Northeast of Corydon at 10:30 o'clock last Friday night. He had been in poor health for sometime. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Central at 2:00 o'clock last Monday afternoon, conducted by several Ministers, Rev E. W. Baldridge Pator of the Corydon M. E. Church read the scripture lesson, Rev Edward Rudicel Pator of the Corydon Christian Church read the obituary, Rev Robert Dailey Pastor of the Central Christian Church offered prayer, and Rev C. V. Strother of New Albany, a Baptist Minister Preached the Funeral Sermon, Rev J. M. Hedges also occupied a seat on the platform. Rev Strother spoke tenderly and highly of Rev McKim. He and Brother McKim had associated together several years at the annual meetings they and others held at the Old Salem Baptist Church near New Middletown, and Rev McKim had asked Rev Strother to speak at his Funeral Service. Music was furnished by a Quartette Composed of Cecil W. Miles, Adna Harris, Mrs. Edward Rudicel and Mrs. Ben F. Yeager, with Mrs. Chris Adams at the Piano all of Corydon. The Pallbearers John McKim, Lee McKim, Roy McKim, Creston McKim all sons, Estel McKim and Arlis Watson grandsons. The flower bearers were Delo, Vernon and John O McKim, Burrell Watson, Evelyn Watson, Luretta and Carrie McKim grandchildren, and Annis Eckert and Woodrow Gerdon great grandchildren. Rev McKim was an earnest devoted Christian Gentleman. Who lived most of his life in the southern part of the County, but for several years he and Mrs. McKim had lived with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Simms at Corydon, and then on the farm northeast of Corydon where he died. He was a useful citizen always exerting his influence to build of the character of the people of his community. The following obituary was read at the funeral: Henry Wesley McKim July 28 1852 died February 24 1933 aged 80 yrs 6 months and 26 days. He was born in Harrison County Indiana, where he spent his entire life. He was a son of the late Thomas R and Margaret Smith McKim. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah M. Herndon Feb 3, 1876, to this union 8 children were born, 7 of whom survive their father, William passing away at the age of 28. He is survived by his aged wife and 7 children, 5 sons and 2 daughters, John, Roy and Creston of this County, Ivan of Klamath Falls Oregon and Lee of Dayton Ohio, Mrs. Wilford Julia Watson and Mrs. Charles Eliza Simms of this County. Also 22 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was one of a family of 10 children, 7 of whom survive him, 6 brothers and 1 sister, they are Rev Charles L. McKim of Des Moines Iowa, William and George of Mount Union Iowa James Ivin of Wanetah Indiana, and Thomas and Fred of this County, and Mrs. Sarah Doner of Louisville, Kentucky. He was united with the Chiristian Church and was baptized at the age of 16, and he remained Faithful to his early proffessions until the end. He was a devoted servant of Christ, and for more than 50 yrs he was a Minister of the Gospel in the CHurch of his choice. He was frequently called upon to conduct Funeral Services, and he continued in this Service until the past few years when age and illness prevented. He was a faithful and devoted husband and father, and he was loved and respected by many friends old and young. During his last days he was resigned to the call he knew must soon come, and expressed his willingness to go, saying in the spirit in which he had spent his long life, "Thy will not mind be done". It is interesting to note that among the brothers and sisters of which Brother McKim was one, there had not been a death in 60 yrs.
Thanks to Carolyn Gutermuth for finiding this Obit and sending it to me!
March 1, 1933 - Corydon Republican or Democrat.
Rev Henry Wesley McKim died at the home of his daughter and son-in-law Mr & Mrs. Charles H. Simms 2 miles Northeast of Corydon at 10:30 o'clock last Friday night. He had been in poor health for sometime. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church at Central at 2:00 o'clock last Monday afternoon, conducted by several Ministers, Rev E. W. Baldridge Pator of the Corydon M. E. Church read the scripture lesson, Rev Edward Rudicel Pator of the Corydon Christian Church read the obituary, Rev Robert Dailey Pastor of the Central Christian Church offered prayer, and Rev C. V. Strother of New Albany, a Baptist Minister Preached the Funeral Sermon, Rev J. M. Hedges also occupied a seat on the platform. Rev Strother spoke tenderly and highly of Rev McKim. He and Brother McKim had associated together several years at the annual meetings they and others held at the Old Salem Baptist Church near New Middletown, and Rev McKim had asked Rev Strother to speak at his Funeral Service. Music was furnished by a Quartette Composed of Cecil W. Miles, Adna Harris, Mrs. Edward Rudicel and Mrs. Ben F. Yeager, with Mrs. Chris Adams at the Piano all of Corydon. The Pallbearers John McKim, Lee McKim, Roy McKim, Creston McKim all sons, Estel McKim and Arlis Watson grandsons. The flower bearers were Delo, Vernon and John O McKim, Burrell Watson, Evelyn Watson, Luretta and Carrie McKim grandchildren, and Annis Eckert and Woodrow Gerdon great grandchildren. Rev McKim was an earnest devoted Christian Gentleman. Who lived most of his life in the southern part of the County, but for several years he and Mrs. McKim had lived with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Simms at Corydon, and then on the farm northeast of Corydon where he died. He was a useful citizen always exerting his influence to build of the character of the people of his community. The following obituary was read at the funeral: Henry Wesley McKim July 28 1852 died February 24 1933 aged 80 yrs 6 months and 26 days. He was born in Harrison County Indiana, where he spent his entire life. He was a son of the late Thomas R and Margaret Smith McKim. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah M. Herndon Feb 3, 1876, to this union 8 children were born, 7 of whom survive their father, William passing away at the age of 28. He is survived by his aged wife and 7 children, 5 sons and 2 daughters, John, Roy and Creston of this County, Ivan of Klamath Falls Oregon and Lee of Dayton Ohio, Mrs. Wilford Julia Watson and Mrs. Charles Eliza Simms of this County. Also 22 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was one of a family of 10 children, 7 of whom survive him, 6 brothers and 1 sister, they are Rev Charles L. McKim of Des Moines Iowa, William and George of Mount Union Iowa James Ivin of Wanetah Indiana, and Thomas and Fred of this County, and Mrs. Sarah Doner of Louisville, Kentucky. He was united with the Chiristian Church and was baptized at the age of 16, and he remained Faithful to his early proffessions until the end. He was a devoted servant of Christ, and for more than 50 yrs he was a Minister of the Gospel in the CHurch of his choice. He was frequently called upon to conduct Funeral Services, and he continued in this Service until the past few years when age and illness prevented. He was a faithful and devoted husband and father, and he was loved and respected by many friends old and young. During his last days he was resigned to the call he knew must soon come, and expressed his willingness to go, saying in the spirit in which he had spent his long life, "Thy will not mind be done". It is interesting to note that among the brothers and sisters of which Brother McKim was one, there had not been a death in 60 yrs.
Thanks to Carolyn Gutermuth for finiding this Obit and sending it to me!
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