Obituary
Francis Marion Aylward, eldest child of John and Eliza Aylward, was born in Scotland County, Mo., Jan. 8, 1851, and passed away June 3, 1936, being at the time 85 years, 4 months and 25 days old. His entire life was spent in the vicinity of Brock, with the exception of one year, which was spent in Arbela, Mo. When but a lad of 12 his father died, leaving him to care for his widowed mother, three brothers and two sisters, thus learning in early youth to endure the hardships and privations of life without complaint. In early life he united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of which he remained a faithful member, always willing to render his time and support. April 30, 1873, he was united in marriage to Susan Frances Briggs, who passed away Aug. 9, 1880. Three daughters were born to this union: Mrs. H. E. Crabbs and Mrs. W.E. Stoner of Enid, Okla., and Mrs. O.E. Cunningham of Memphis, Mo On October 27, 1881, he was married to Cannarissa Ellen White. To this union were born nine children, Lloyd, Jesse, Mrs. Ernest McDaniel and Mrs. Loren Shelley of Memphis, John of Arbela, Roy, Mrs. Walter Rugh and Mrs. Robert Enness of Cantril, Iowa. One daughter, Nellie, died in infancy. Besides his wife and the above named children, he leaves 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, also other relatives and a host of friends. The life of Marion, as his friends knew him, was an open book, lived by the Golden Rule, and expressed himself to his family as ready to go. Thus another has answered the roll call which we are all fast approaching. Funeral services were held at Brock Friday afternoon. Rev. A. M. Hadley delivered the funeral message, while Rev. C.V. Bittiker offered prayer. Burial was in Brock Cemetery.

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