Thomas H. Self, 77, Dies
Was Active In Martinsville Affairs
Pioneer In Retail Business Here
Death Is Caused By Pneumonia And Complications
Death yesterday afternoon claimed Thomas Henry Self, 77-year old prominent Martinsville citizen and retired business leader.
He died at 3 o'clock at the home of his son, T. Clyde Self 415 Church Street.
Mr. Self suffered a stroke of paralysis sometimes ago, from which he failed to recover entirely, with pneumonia and complications developing two days ago which hastened death.
A lifelong resident of Henry County, with the exception of a number of years in Danville, the deceased was the son of the late Silas Nathaniel and Mary Jane Jones Self, of this county.
He attended the public schools of Henry county and later William and Mary College.
A pioneer in the retail business here, Mr. Self engaged in the mercantile business for a number of years, being a part owner of the Martinsville Mercantile company.
When that firm went out of business, Mr. Self, with Paul W. Bowles, founded the Self-Bowles Motor company, which the firm operated for some years, after which they sold out to the present Burroughs-White Motor Company
Several years ago Mr. Self with his son, entered the metal products and brick manufacturing business, in which he was active until stricken with paralysis.
The deceased was the last surviving charter member of Patrick Henry lodge, No. 82, Knights of Pythias, in which organization he served actively.
He was also a member of Rajah Temple, DOKK, of Roanoke.
Mr. Self also helped to found Martinsville's Post "I" Travelers Protective Association, recently receiving a 50-year pin as a token of appreciation.
He served the post as president, and until his retirement last month, had served the organization as its secretary, and treasurer for 4 years.
On the occasion of his retirement the post adopted resolutions in commending him for his long and loyal-services given the organization.
Mr. Self also served one term as president of the Virginia division, T.P.A, and was a member of the board of directors of the State Body.
He held tile distinction few citizens of Virginia had in serving as a member of the local Selective Service board during both World War I and World War 11 under the administration of the late President Woodrow Wilson.
Mr. Self served as Martinsville's postmaster for a number of years.
The deceased was an active member of the First Methodist church, and of the Martinsville lodge, Junior Order of the United Mechanics.
In business circles, he was active in the work of the Retail Merchants association of Martinsville, serving at one time as president of the organization.
After retiring from the retail business some years ago, he continued to maintain his interest and membership in the association which he is said to have helped to found in the early 20s.
In young manhood Mr. Self was united in marriage to the former Miss Mary Dickerson, who passed away here in 1929.
To this union were born three children, all of whom survive, they being Mrs. LeRoy Blackwell, Sr., of Miami, Florida, and Mrs. Emory H. Goode of Fieldale, and T. Clyde Self, of Martinsville. Four grandchildren also remain.
Also surviving are two brothers, John M. Self of Martinsville and James A. Self of Leaksville Spray, N. C, and three sisters Mrs. James W. Cheshire and M J. H. Lovell of Martinsville, a Mrs. T. L. Chappell, of West Virginia.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist Church here Wednesday afternoon.
In charge of his funeral will be Dr. Edwin S. Sheppe, Jr., assisted by Dr. J. P. McCabe of the First Baptist church. Burial will follow in the family plot in Oakwood Cemetery. The family has requested no flowers be sent.
Was Active In Martinsville Affairs
Pioneer In Retail Business Here
Death Is Caused By Pneumonia And Complications
Death yesterday afternoon claimed Thomas Henry Self, 77-year old prominent Martinsville citizen and retired business leader.
He died at 3 o'clock at the home of his son, T. Clyde Self 415 Church Street.
Mr. Self suffered a stroke of paralysis sometimes ago, from which he failed to recover entirely, with pneumonia and complications developing two days ago which hastened death.
A lifelong resident of Henry County, with the exception of a number of years in Danville, the deceased was the son of the late Silas Nathaniel and Mary Jane Jones Self, of this county.
He attended the public schools of Henry county and later William and Mary College.
A pioneer in the retail business here, Mr. Self engaged in the mercantile business for a number of years, being a part owner of the Martinsville Mercantile company.
When that firm went out of business, Mr. Self, with Paul W. Bowles, founded the Self-Bowles Motor company, which the firm operated for some years, after which they sold out to the present Burroughs-White Motor Company
Several years ago Mr. Self with his son, entered the metal products and brick manufacturing business, in which he was active until stricken with paralysis.
The deceased was the last surviving charter member of Patrick Henry lodge, No. 82, Knights of Pythias, in which organization he served actively.
He was also a member of Rajah Temple, DOKK, of Roanoke.
Mr. Self also helped to found Martinsville's Post "I" Travelers Protective Association, recently receiving a 50-year pin as a token of appreciation.
He served the post as president, and until his retirement last month, had served the organization as its secretary, and treasurer for 4 years.
On the occasion of his retirement the post adopted resolutions in commending him for his long and loyal-services given the organization.
Mr. Self also served one term as president of the Virginia division, T.P.A, and was a member of the board of directors of the State Body.
He held tile distinction few citizens of Virginia had in serving as a member of the local Selective Service board during both World War I and World War 11 under the administration of the late President Woodrow Wilson.
Mr. Self served as Martinsville's postmaster for a number of years.
The deceased was an active member of the First Methodist church, and of the Martinsville lodge, Junior Order of the United Mechanics.
In business circles, he was active in the work of the Retail Merchants association of Martinsville, serving at one time as president of the organization.
After retiring from the retail business some years ago, he continued to maintain his interest and membership in the association which he is said to have helped to found in the early 20s.
In young manhood Mr. Self was united in marriage to the former Miss Mary Dickerson, who passed away here in 1929.
To this union were born three children, all of whom survive, they being Mrs. LeRoy Blackwell, Sr., of Miami, Florida, and Mrs. Emory H. Goode of Fieldale, and T. Clyde Self, of Martinsville. Four grandchildren also remain.
Also surviving are two brothers, John M. Self of Martinsville and James A. Self of Leaksville Spray, N. C, and three sisters Mrs. James W. Cheshire and M J. H. Lovell of Martinsville, a Mrs. T. L. Chappell, of West Virginia.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist Church here Wednesday afternoon.
In charge of his funeral will be Dr. Edwin S. Sheppe, Jr., assisted by Dr. J. P. McCabe of the First Baptist church. Burial will follow in the family plot in Oakwood Cemetery. The family has requested no flowers be sent.
Thomas H. Self, 77, Dies
Was Active In Martinsville Affairs
Pioneer In Retail Business Here
Death Is Caused By Pneumonia And Complications
Death yesterday afternoon claimed Thomas Henry Self, 77-year old prominent Martinsville citizen and retired business leader.
He died at 3 o'clock at the home of his son, T. Clyde Self 415 Church Street.
Mr. Self suffered a stroke of paralysis sometimes ago, from which he failed to recover entirely, with pneumonia and complications developing two days ago which hastened death.
A lifelong resident of Henry County, with the exception of a number of years in Danville, the deceased was the son of the late Silas Nathaniel and Mary Jane Jones Self, of this county.
He attended the public schools of Henry county and later William and Mary College.
A pioneer in the retail business here, Mr. Self engaged in the mercantile business for a number of years, being a part owner of the Martinsville Mercantile company.
When that firm went out of business, Mr. Self, with Paul W. Bowles, founded the Self-Bowles Motor company, which the firm operated for some years, after which they sold out to the present Burroughs-White Motor Company
Several years ago Mr. Self with his son, entered the metal products and brick manufacturing business, in which he was active until stricken with paralysis.
The deceased was the last surviving charter member of Patrick Henry lodge, No. 82, Knights of Pythias, in which organization he served actively.
He was also a member of Rajah Temple, DOKK, of Roanoke.
Mr. Self also helped to found Martinsville's Post "I" Travelers Protective Association, recently receiving a 50-year pin as a token of appreciation.
He served the post as president, and until his retirement last month, had served the organization as its secretary, and treasurer for 4 years.
On the occasion of his retirement the post adopted resolutions in commending him for his long and loyal-services given the organization.
Mr. Self also served one term as president of the Virginia division, T.P.A, and was a member of the board of directors of the State Body.
He held tile distinction few citizens of Virginia had in serving as a member of the local Selective Service board during both World War I and World War 11 under the administration of the late President Woodrow Wilson.
Mr. Self served as Martinsville's postmaster for a number of years.
The deceased was an active member of the First Methodist church, and of the Martinsville lodge, Junior Order of the United Mechanics.
In business circles, he was active in the work of the Retail Merchants association of Martinsville, serving at one time as president of the organization.
After retiring from the retail business some years ago, he continued to maintain his interest and membership in the association which he is said to have helped to found in the early 20s.
In young manhood Mr. Self was united in marriage to the former Miss Mary Dickerson, who passed away here in 1929.
To this union were born three children, all of whom survive, they being Mrs. LeRoy Blackwell, Sr., of Miami, Florida, and Mrs. Emory H. Goode of Fieldale, and T. Clyde Self, of Martinsville. Four grandchildren also remain.
Also surviving are two brothers, John M. Self of Martinsville and James A. Self of Leaksville Spray, N. C, and three sisters Mrs. James W. Cheshire and M J. H. Lovell of Martinsville, a Mrs. T. L. Chappell, of West Virginia.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist Church here Wednesday afternoon.
In charge of his funeral will be Dr. Edwin S. Sheppe, Jr., assisted by Dr. J. P. McCabe of the First Baptist church. Burial will follow in the family plot in Oakwood Cemetery. The family has requested no flowers be sent.
Was Active In Martinsville Affairs
Pioneer In Retail Business Here
Death Is Caused By Pneumonia And Complications
Death yesterday afternoon claimed Thomas Henry Self, 77-year old prominent Martinsville citizen and retired business leader.
He died at 3 o'clock at the home of his son, T. Clyde Self 415 Church Street.
Mr. Self suffered a stroke of paralysis sometimes ago, from which he failed to recover entirely, with pneumonia and complications developing two days ago which hastened death.
A lifelong resident of Henry County, with the exception of a number of years in Danville, the deceased was the son of the late Silas Nathaniel and Mary Jane Jones Self, of this county.
He attended the public schools of Henry county and later William and Mary College.
A pioneer in the retail business here, Mr. Self engaged in the mercantile business for a number of years, being a part owner of the Martinsville Mercantile company.
When that firm went out of business, Mr. Self, with Paul W. Bowles, founded the Self-Bowles Motor company, which the firm operated for some years, after which they sold out to the present Burroughs-White Motor Company
Several years ago Mr. Self with his son, entered the metal products and brick manufacturing business, in which he was active until stricken with paralysis.
The deceased was the last surviving charter member of Patrick Henry lodge, No. 82, Knights of Pythias, in which organization he served actively.
He was also a member of Rajah Temple, DOKK, of Roanoke.
Mr. Self also helped to found Martinsville's Post "I" Travelers Protective Association, recently receiving a 50-year pin as a token of appreciation.
He served the post as president, and until his retirement last month, had served the organization as its secretary, and treasurer for 4 years.
On the occasion of his retirement the post adopted resolutions in commending him for his long and loyal-services given the organization.
Mr. Self also served one term as president of the Virginia division, T.P.A, and was a member of the board of directors of the State Body.
He held tile distinction few citizens of Virginia had in serving as a member of the local Selective Service board during both World War I and World War 11 under the administration of the late President Woodrow Wilson.
Mr. Self served as Martinsville's postmaster for a number of years.
The deceased was an active member of the First Methodist church, and of the Martinsville lodge, Junior Order of the United Mechanics.
In business circles, he was active in the work of the Retail Merchants association of Martinsville, serving at one time as president of the organization.
After retiring from the retail business some years ago, he continued to maintain his interest and membership in the association which he is said to have helped to found in the early 20s.
In young manhood Mr. Self was united in marriage to the former Miss Mary Dickerson, who passed away here in 1929.
To this union were born three children, all of whom survive, they being Mrs. LeRoy Blackwell, Sr., of Miami, Florida, and Mrs. Emory H. Goode of Fieldale, and T. Clyde Self, of Martinsville. Four grandchildren also remain.
Also surviving are two brothers, John M. Self of Martinsville and James A. Self of Leaksville Spray, N. C, and three sisters Mrs. James W. Cheshire and M J. H. Lovell of Martinsville, a Mrs. T. L. Chappell, of West Virginia.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist Church here Wednesday afternoon.
In charge of his funeral will be Dr. Edwin S. Sheppe, Jr., assisted by Dr. J. P. McCabe of the First Baptist church. Burial will follow in the family plot in Oakwood Cemetery. The family has requested no flowers be sent.
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