News reached here Monday morning of the death of Mr. Frank Boggess, which occurred at the family home on the Sharp place, near Ten Mile, at three o'clock. Since leaving Sweetwater only a short time ago, his condition has gradually grown worse, and his recovery has been despaired of for some months. Many hearts were made sad by the news of the death of this noble hearted young man, who numbered his friends by his acquaintances, not only in Sweetwater, but wherever he was known.
Frank was born June 3, 1880, at the old home place near Ten Mile. At the age of 17 he was converted and joined the Baptist Church at Mouse Creek, later transferring his membership to the Baptist Church at Sweetwater, of which he was a member at the time of his death.
He was married to Miss Julia King, of Athens, March 7, 1906.
Until recently he was connected with the dry goods firm of J.T. Boggess & Co. of Sweetwater, having retired in March on account of failing health. He hoped to gain sufficient strength after removing to the country to be able to go west this fall, but hope was in vain; the dread disease had done its work.
He passed peacefully away, fully realizing that God's hand had been laid upon him, and while he recognized the fact that he had not always done his duty as a Christian and church member, that he was saved and would soon enter into that rest that remains for the people of God.
Deceased was the only son and child of Mr. & Mrs. John T. Boggess. To the bereaved parents and young heart-broken wife, many hearts go out in tenderest sympathy.
The remains were brought to Sweetwater Tuesday morning, and at 11 o'clock the funeral was held from the First Baptist Church, being conducted by Rev. J.L. Bachman, assisted by Rev. I.W. Martin. The interment took place in West View Cemetery.

Thursday, July 11, 1907
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