J. O. McClurkin was one of the twelve offspring of John McClurkin and was one of the four brothers who became preachers. He became an active minister at the age of seventeen affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. At nineteen he enrolled in Cloverdale Academy in Dickson County. Folling that, he attended Tacuna College for his theological training in Tacuna, Texas.
During his second year at Tucana he married a neighbor girl, Martha Frances Rye, on November 15, 1882. His bride's father remarked that James would not live a year due to his frail nature and he expected to have to support his daughter and grandchild.
James lived to become a major holiness leader of his time and went on to found several organizations, the most notable being the Nazarene Church and Trevecca College in Nashville, Tennessee. Trevacca College is now Trevecca Nazarene University. ∼BELOVED MAN PASSES AWAY
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REV. J.O. MCCLURKAN GOES TO HIS REWARD AT EARLY HOUR TO-DAY.
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DID GREAT WORK HERE
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AS PASTOR, SCHOOL PRESIDENT AND RELIGION WORKER HIS INFLUENCE WAS FELT FAR AND WIDE.
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THE FUNERAL TO-MORROW
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(From Page 2 of the Nashville Banner 9/16/1914 edition)
In the death of Dr. J.O. McClurkan, pastor of the Pentecostal Mission Tabernacle in this city, which occurred at a local infirmary this morning at 2:30 o'clock, there passed from Nashville one of its most beloved pastors and strongest forces in the upholding of local moral, civic, and religious standards.
Dr. McClurkan had been ill for forth-five days with typhoid fever, and from the very first manifestation of the dread disease there had been considerable fears entertained for his recovery. However, several days ago there seemed to be a marked improvement in his condition and his family physician and friends became more hopeful for his ultimate restoration to health; but the disease had so weakened his constitution that he was unable to withstand its ravages.
The passing of Dr. McClurkan causes widespread sorrow, not only in Nashville but in many other places where both his work and his splendid personal characteristics were well known. As pastor of the Pentecostal Mission Tabernacle and as head of the Trevecca College, an institution for training young men and women for religious work, and also as a prime mover or leading spirit in all movements for the advancement and welfare of mankind, Dr. McClurkan had perhaps touched as many lives with a beneficial influence as any man in the city. No man or woman had fallen so low, according to the world's estimate, but that he was ready to hold out to them a helping hand or to take them to the Pentecostal Mission and administer to them, and many expressions of the grief they felt in the passing of Dr. McClurkan because of the individual assistance he had given them.
Dr. McClurkan was a native of Tennessee. Houston County being the place of his birth. He was about 53 years of age, and had been in Nashville as pastor of the Pentecostal Mission for about 15 years, during which time the work of the Pentecostal tabernacle had greatly increased along many lines. The Tabernacle had been enlarged several times to meet the needs of the congregation, as had the Trevecca College buildings. In fact, the latter has grown to such an extent under his direction that new property was recently purchased which provided for the school's operation upon a much larger scale. It is with a feeling of great regret on the part of many that he did not live to see the school take possession of the new plant, which is located in East Nashville on the site of the former home of Mr. Percy Warner. The hospital on Eighth Avenue is another institution established through the aid of Dr. McClurkan for the benefit of suffering humanity.
Dr. McClurkan was married to Miss Fannie Rye, also of Houston County, who survives him. Four children were born to them, all of who are still living and who reside in this city. They are: Emmett McClurkan, Mrs. William Lanthrip, Mrs. E. Heath, and Mrs. Reuben Durbar.
The body was removed from the hospital to the Tabernacle to-day, where those who desired might have a last look at him who was their friend and helper in life. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J.J. Rye and Rev. C.E. Hardy will conduct the services.
The following will act as pall-bearers; S.W. Strickland, H.H. Wise, Newton Moore, James Warren, Guy Nelson, and K.A. Early.
During his second year at Tucana he married a neighbor girl, Martha Frances Rye, on November 15, 1882. His bride's father remarked that James would not live a year due to his frail nature and he expected to have to support his daughter and grandchild.
James lived to become a major holiness leader of his time and went on to found several organizations, the most notable being the Nazarene Church and Trevecca College in Nashville, Tennessee. Trevacca College is now Trevecca Nazarene University. ∼BELOVED MAN PASSES AWAY
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REV. J.O. MCCLURKAN GOES TO HIS REWARD AT EARLY HOUR TO-DAY.
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DID GREAT WORK HERE
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AS PASTOR, SCHOOL PRESIDENT AND RELIGION WORKER HIS INFLUENCE WAS FELT FAR AND WIDE.
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THE FUNERAL TO-MORROW
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(From Page 2 of the Nashville Banner 9/16/1914 edition)
In the death of Dr. J.O. McClurkan, pastor of the Pentecostal Mission Tabernacle in this city, which occurred at a local infirmary this morning at 2:30 o'clock, there passed from Nashville one of its most beloved pastors and strongest forces in the upholding of local moral, civic, and religious standards.
Dr. McClurkan had been ill for forth-five days with typhoid fever, and from the very first manifestation of the dread disease there had been considerable fears entertained for his recovery. However, several days ago there seemed to be a marked improvement in his condition and his family physician and friends became more hopeful for his ultimate restoration to health; but the disease had so weakened his constitution that he was unable to withstand its ravages.
The passing of Dr. McClurkan causes widespread sorrow, not only in Nashville but in many other places where both his work and his splendid personal characteristics were well known. As pastor of the Pentecostal Mission Tabernacle and as head of the Trevecca College, an institution for training young men and women for religious work, and also as a prime mover or leading spirit in all movements for the advancement and welfare of mankind, Dr. McClurkan had perhaps touched as many lives with a beneficial influence as any man in the city. No man or woman had fallen so low, according to the world's estimate, but that he was ready to hold out to them a helping hand or to take them to the Pentecostal Mission and administer to them, and many expressions of the grief they felt in the passing of Dr. McClurkan because of the individual assistance he had given them.
Dr. McClurkan was a native of Tennessee. Houston County being the place of his birth. He was about 53 years of age, and had been in Nashville as pastor of the Pentecostal Mission for about 15 years, during which time the work of the Pentecostal tabernacle had greatly increased along many lines. The Tabernacle had been enlarged several times to meet the needs of the congregation, as had the Trevecca College buildings. In fact, the latter has grown to such an extent under his direction that new property was recently purchased which provided for the school's operation upon a much larger scale. It is with a feeling of great regret on the part of many that he did not live to see the school take possession of the new plant, which is located in East Nashville on the site of the former home of Mr. Percy Warner. The hospital on Eighth Avenue is another institution established through the aid of Dr. McClurkan for the benefit of suffering humanity.
Dr. McClurkan was married to Miss Fannie Rye, also of Houston County, who survives him. Four children were born to them, all of who are still living and who reside in this city. They are: Emmett McClurkan, Mrs. William Lanthrip, Mrs. E. Heath, and Mrs. Reuben Durbar.
The body was removed from the hospital to the Tabernacle to-day, where those who desired might have a last look at him who was their friend and helper in life. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J.J. Rye and Rev. C.E. Hardy will conduct the services.
The following will act as pall-bearers; S.W. Strickland, H.H. Wise, Newton Moore, James Warren, Guy Nelson, and K.A. Early.
J. O. McClurkin was one of the twelve offspring of John McClurkin and was one of the four brothers who became preachers. He became an active minister at the age of seventeen affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. At nineteen he enrolled in Cloverdale Academy in Dickson County. Folling that, he attended Tacuna College for his theological training in Tacuna, Texas.
During his second year at Tucana he married a neighbor girl, Martha Frances Rye, on November 15, 1882. His bride's father remarked that James would not live a year due to his frail nature and he expected to have to support his daughter and grandchild.
James lived to become a major holiness leader of his time and went on to found several organizations, the most notable being the Nazarene Church and Trevecca College in Nashville, Tennessee. Trevacca College is now Trevecca Nazarene University. ∼BELOVED MAN PASSES AWAY
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REV. J.O. MCCLURKAN GOES TO HIS REWARD AT EARLY HOUR TO-DAY.
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DID GREAT WORK HERE
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AS PASTOR, SCHOOL PRESIDENT AND RELIGION WORKER HIS INFLUENCE WAS FELT FAR AND WIDE.
------------------------------------------
THE FUNERAL TO-MORROW
------------------------------------------
(From Page 2 of the Nashville Banner 9/16/1914 edition)
In the death of Dr. J.O. McClurkan, pastor of the Pentecostal Mission Tabernacle in this city, which occurred at a local infirmary this morning at 2:30 o'clock, there passed from Nashville one of its most beloved pastors and strongest forces in the upholding of local moral, civic, and religious standards.
Dr. McClurkan had been ill for forth-five days with typhoid fever, and from the very first manifestation of the dread disease there had been considerable fears entertained for his recovery. However, several days ago there seemed to be a marked improvement in his condition and his family physician and friends became more hopeful for his ultimate restoration to health; but the disease had so weakened his constitution that he was unable to withstand its ravages.
The passing of Dr. McClurkan causes widespread sorrow, not only in Nashville but in many other places where both his work and his splendid personal characteristics were well known. As pastor of the Pentecostal Mission Tabernacle and as head of the Trevecca College, an institution for training young men and women for religious work, and also as a prime mover or leading spirit in all movements for the advancement and welfare of mankind, Dr. McClurkan had perhaps touched as many lives with a beneficial influence as any man in the city. No man or woman had fallen so low, according to the world's estimate, but that he was ready to hold out to them a helping hand or to take them to the Pentecostal Mission and administer to them, and many expressions of the grief they felt in the passing of Dr. McClurkan because of the individual assistance he had given them.
Dr. McClurkan was a native of Tennessee. Houston County being the place of his birth. He was about 53 years of age, and had been in Nashville as pastor of the Pentecostal Mission for about 15 years, during which time the work of the Pentecostal tabernacle had greatly increased along many lines. The Tabernacle had been enlarged several times to meet the needs of the congregation, as had the Trevecca College buildings. In fact, the latter has grown to such an extent under his direction that new property was recently purchased which provided for the school's operation upon a much larger scale. It is with a feeling of great regret on the part of many that he did not live to see the school take possession of the new plant, which is located in East Nashville on the site of the former home of Mr. Percy Warner. The hospital on Eighth Avenue is another institution established through the aid of Dr. McClurkan for the benefit of suffering humanity.
Dr. McClurkan was married to Miss Fannie Rye, also of Houston County, who survives him. Four children were born to them, all of who are still living and who reside in this city. They are: Emmett McClurkan, Mrs. William Lanthrip, Mrs. E. Heath, and Mrs. Reuben Durbar.
The body was removed from the hospital to the Tabernacle to-day, where those who desired might have a last look at him who was their friend and helper in life. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J.J. Rye and Rev. C.E. Hardy will conduct the services.
The following will act as pall-bearers; S.W. Strickland, H.H. Wise, Newton Moore, James Warren, Guy Nelson, and K.A. Early.
During his second year at Tucana he married a neighbor girl, Martha Frances Rye, on November 15, 1882. His bride's father remarked that James would not live a year due to his frail nature and he expected to have to support his daughter and grandchild.
James lived to become a major holiness leader of his time and went on to found several organizations, the most notable being the Nazarene Church and Trevecca College in Nashville, Tennessee. Trevacca College is now Trevecca Nazarene University. ∼BELOVED MAN PASSES AWAY
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REV. J.O. MCCLURKAN GOES TO HIS REWARD AT EARLY HOUR TO-DAY.
-------------------------------------------
DID GREAT WORK HERE
------------------------------------------
AS PASTOR, SCHOOL PRESIDENT AND RELIGION WORKER HIS INFLUENCE WAS FELT FAR AND WIDE.
------------------------------------------
THE FUNERAL TO-MORROW
------------------------------------------
(From Page 2 of the Nashville Banner 9/16/1914 edition)
In the death of Dr. J.O. McClurkan, pastor of the Pentecostal Mission Tabernacle in this city, which occurred at a local infirmary this morning at 2:30 o'clock, there passed from Nashville one of its most beloved pastors and strongest forces in the upholding of local moral, civic, and religious standards.
Dr. McClurkan had been ill for forth-five days with typhoid fever, and from the very first manifestation of the dread disease there had been considerable fears entertained for his recovery. However, several days ago there seemed to be a marked improvement in his condition and his family physician and friends became more hopeful for his ultimate restoration to health; but the disease had so weakened his constitution that he was unable to withstand its ravages.
The passing of Dr. McClurkan causes widespread sorrow, not only in Nashville but in many other places where both his work and his splendid personal characteristics were well known. As pastor of the Pentecostal Mission Tabernacle and as head of the Trevecca College, an institution for training young men and women for religious work, and also as a prime mover or leading spirit in all movements for the advancement and welfare of mankind, Dr. McClurkan had perhaps touched as many lives with a beneficial influence as any man in the city. No man or woman had fallen so low, according to the world's estimate, but that he was ready to hold out to them a helping hand or to take them to the Pentecostal Mission and administer to them, and many expressions of the grief they felt in the passing of Dr. McClurkan because of the individual assistance he had given them.
Dr. McClurkan was a native of Tennessee. Houston County being the place of his birth. He was about 53 years of age, and had been in Nashville as pastor of the Pentecostal Mission for about 15 years, during which time the work of the Pentecostal tabernacle had greatly increased along many lines. The Tabernacle had been enlarged several times to meet the needs of the congregation, as had the Trevecca College buildings. In fact, the latter has grown to such an extent under his direction that new property was recently purchased which provided for the school's operation upon a much larger scale. It is with a feeling of great regret on the part of many that he did not live to see the school take possession of the new plant, which is located in East Nashville on the site of the former home of Mr. Percy Warner. The hospital on Eighth Avenue is another institution established through the aid of Dr. McClurkan for the benefit of suffering humanity.
Dr. McClurkan was married to Miss Fannie Rye, also of Houston County, who survives him. Four children were born to them, all of who are still living and who reside in this city. They are: Emmett McClurkan, Mrs. William Lanthrip, Mrs. E. Heath, and Mrs. Reuben Durbar.
The body was removed from the hospital to the Tabernacle to-day, where those who desired might have a last look at him who was their friend and helper in life. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J.J. Rye and Rev. C.E. Hardy will conduct the services.
The following will act as pall-bearers; S.W. Strickland, H.H. Wise, Newton Moore, James Warren, Guy Nelson, and K.A. Early.
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