JAMES EULYSSES CROWNOVER
JANUARY 6 1865 - MAY 20, 1938
Few even of his best friends were prepared for the news that came on Friday evening of the sudden death of J. E. Crownover. He passed away at 7:30 o'clock with heart failure.
He became ill on Monday and the doctor told him to take things easy for a few days. He got up Thursday and was around the place a little. Friday morning he cut a few weeds in the yard, and was out feeding the chickens that evening when he was stricken. He got to the house and they got him to bed, but in a few minutes he was dead. A spell with his heart three or four years ago gave the family some uneasiness, and for the past five or six years he had suffered with high blood pressure.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the First Christian
Church, being in charge was Rev. W. J. Spreen, assisted by Bro. R. J.
Keller. The house was not able to hold all those who came from near and
far to attend the services. Special music was given by a quartet
composed of B. P. Franklin, Mizon Studer, Arch Holmes and Jimmie Lester.
Pallbearers were; R. C. Plants, M. W. Spears, C. L. Jeter, Jack Henderson, J. A. Ballew and L. R. Mickey.
Flower bearers were: Mrs. Virgil Bryan, Mrs. Chas. Martin, Misses Naomi Roe, Elizabeth Lewis, Mozelle Harvey, Irma Zella Holmes, Burnette McBryde and Vera Samsill. There were many lovely wreaths.
A long procession followed the body to the cemetery.
James E. Crownover was born in Dallas County, Texas, January 6, 1865. He was married there to Miss. Lillie Spence, and two children were born to them, one dying in infancy. The other survives, and is Mrs. Lee O. Straw of Gatesville. After his wife died, in 1890, Mr. Crownover moved to Coryelle County, and was married there, on July 9, 1993, to Miss. Sophia Blanchard, who survives her husband. After spending two years in Coleman county the family moved to this country, settling near old Seaborn school house, southeast of Westover. Leaving there they moved to the Cottonwood community, in the edge of Knox County, and lived there for five years. After that, in 1915, Mr. Crownover bought the J. S. Shultz place, three miles southeast of Seymour,
where he engaged in farming until 1922. At that time he retired and moved to Seymour, the farm being operated since then by two of the boys.
Besides the companion, deceased is survived by six children from his second marriage, being as follows: H. C. Crownover of Olney, Mrs. Vernon Lively of Gatesville, Clint Crownover of Seymour, and Mrs. A. J. Bryan of Throckmorton. All of these came for the funeral, together with the wives and husbands, the fifteen grandchildren and the one great grandchild. Mr. Crownover also has two half brothers in New Mexico and two half sisters, one of them living in Mills county and one in Mitchell County. Two grand-children, Howard and Gene Straw, came in Sunday morning from Corpus Christi. Mr. Crownover was the youngest son among a family of seven children, in his own family, of which he was also the last survivor.
The Crownovers had lived in the same home in the northwest part of
town ever since moving to Seymour. Four years ago Jim Crownover's
wife died and since then his three grandchildren have been with their
grandparents. A year ago the health of Mrs. Crownover was very
precarious, and it was not believed she would live over 30 days. She
is much better now, and it is her intention to try and maintain her home
and continue to give a home to the grandchildren.
Mr Crownover had been a member of the Christian Church for 30 years
and had been active in its services until his later years, when his
hearing and health were impaired, and he did not try to attend. But he
continued to be interested in the affairs of his Master's Kingdom, and
in every movement looking to the community's advancement. His was of
a friendly disposition, and he had a good word for all those he met.
He had a fine sense of humor, and rare indeed was it to ever find him "out
of sorts." The best tribute that could be paid to a man like that would be
inadequate. He will be missed from the walks of this life, but we will
know he has gone to take his place in another world, and one that shall
never end.
JANUARY 6 1865 - MAY 20, 1938
Few even of his best friends were prepared for the news that came on Friday evening of the sudden death of J. E. Crownover. He passed away at 7:30 o'clock with heart failure.
He became ill on Monday and the doctor told him to take things easy for a few days. He got up Thursday and was around the place a little. Friday morning he cut a few weeds in the yard, and was out feeding the chickens that evening when he was stricken. He got to the house and they got him to bed, but in a few minutes he was dead. A spell with his heart three or four years ago gave the family some uneasiness, and for the past five or six years he had suffered with high blood pressure.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the First Christian
Church, being in charge was Rev. W. J. Spreen, assisted by Bro. R. J.
Keller. The house was not able to hold all those who came from near and
far to attend the services. Special music was given by a quartet
composed of B. P. Franklin, Mizon Studer, Arch Holmes and Jimmie Lester.
Pallbearers were; R. C. Plants, M. W. Spears, C. L. Jeter, Jack Henderson, J. A. Ballew and L. R. Mickey.
Flower bearers were: Mrs. Virgil Bryan, Mrs. Chas. Martin, Misses Naomi Roe, Elizabeth Lewis, Mozelle Harvey, Irma Zella Holmes, Burnette McBryde and Vera Samsill. There were many lovely wreaths.
A long procession followed the body to the cemetery.
James E. Crownover was born in Dallas County, Texas, January 6, 1865. He was married there to Miss. Lillie Spence, and two children were born to them, one dying in infancy. The other survives, and is Mrs. Lee O. Straw of Gatesville. After his wife died, in 1890, Mr. Crownover moved to Coryelle County, and was married there, on July 9, 1993, to Miss. Sophia Blanchard, who survives her husband. After spending two years in Coleman county the family moved to this country, settling near old Seaborn school house, southeast of Westover. Leaving there they moved to the Cottonwood community, in the edge of Knox County, and lived there for five years. After that, in 1915, Mr. Crownover bought the J. S. Shultz place, three miles southeast of Seymour,
where he engaged in farming until 1922. At that time he retired and moved to Seymour, the farm being operated since then by two of the boys.
Besides the companion, deceased is survived by six children from his second marriage, being as follows: H. C. Crownover of Olney, Mrs. Vernon Lively of Gatesville, Clint Crownover of Seymour, and Mrs. A. J. Bryan of Throckmorton. All of these came for the funeral, together with the wives and husbands, the fifteen grandchildren and the one great grandchild. Mr. Crownover also has two half brothers in New Mexico and two half sisters, one of them living in Mills county and one in Mitchell County. Two grand-children, Howard and Gene Straw, came in Sunday morning from Corpus Christi. Mr. Crownover was the youngest son among a family of seven children, in his own family, of which he was also the last survivor.
The Crownovers had lived in the same home in the northwest part of
town ever since moving to Seymour. Four years ago Jim Crownover's
wife died and since then his three grandchildren have been with their
grandparents. A year ago the health of Mrs. Crownover was very
precarious, and it was not believed she would live over 30 days. She
is much better now, and it is her intention to try and maintain her home
and continue to give a home to the grandchildren.
Mr Crownover had been a member of the Christian Church for 30 years
and had been active in its services until his later years, when his
hearing and health were impaired, and he did not try to attend. But he
continued to be interested in the affairs of his Master's Kingdom, and
in every movement looking to the community's advancement. His was of
a friendly disposition, and he had a good word for all those he met.
He had a fine sense of humor, and rare indeed was it to ever find him "out
of sorts." The best tribute that could be paid to a man like that would be
inadequate. He will be missed from the walks of this life, but we will
know he has gone to take his place in another world, and one that shall
never end.
JAMES EULYSSES CROWNOVER
JANUARY 6 1865 - MAY 20, 1938
Few even of his best friends were prepared for the news that came on Friday evening of the sudden death of J. E. Crownover. He passed away at 7:30 o'clock with heart failure.
He became ill on Monday and the doctor told him to take things easy for a few days. He got up Thursday and was around the place a little. Friday morning he cut a few weeds in the yard, and was out feeding the chickens that evening when he was stricken. He got to the house and they got him to bed, but in a few minutes he was dead. A spell with his heart three or four years ago gave the family some uneasiness, and for the past five or six years he had suffered with high blood pressure.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the First Christian
Church, being in charge was Rev. W. J. Spreen, assisted by Bro. R. J.
Keller. The house was not able to hold all those who came from near and
far to attend the services. Special music was given by a quartet
composed of B. P. Franklin, Mizon Studer, Arch Holmes and Jimmie Lester.
Pallbearers were; R. C. Plants, M. W. Spears, C. L. Jeter, Jack Henderson, J. A. Ballew and L. R. Mickey.
Flower bearers were: Mrs. Virgil Bryan, Mrs. Chas. Martin, Misses Naomi Roe, Elizabeth Lewis, Mozelle Harvey, Irma Zella Holmes, Burnette McBryde and Vera Samsill. There were many lovely wreaths.
A long procession followed the body to the cemetery.
James E. Crownover was born in Dallas County, Texas, January 6, 1865. He was married there to Miss. Lillie Spence, and two children were born to them, one dying in infancy. The other survives, and is Mrs. Lee O. Straw of Gatesville. After his wife died, in 1890, Mr. Crownover moved to Coryelle County, and was married there, on July 9, 1993, to Miss. Sophia Blanchard, who survives her husband. After spending two years in Coleman county the family moved to this country, settling near old Seaborn school house, southeast of Westover. Leaving there they moved to the Cottonwood community, in the edge of Knox County, and lived there for five years. After that, in 1915, Mr. Crownover bought the J. S. Shultz place, three miles southeast of Seymour,
where he engaged in farming until 1922. At that time he retired and moved to Seymour, the farm being operated since then by two of the boys.
Besides the companion, deceased is survived by six children from his second marriage, being as follows: H. C. Crownover of Olney, Mrs. Vernon Lively of Gatesville, Clint Crownover of Seymour, and Mrs. A. J. Bryan of Throckmorton. All of these came for the funeral, together with the wives and husbands, the fifteen grandchildren and the one great grandchild. Mr. Crownover also has two half brothers in New Mexico and two half sisters, one of them living in Mills county and one in Mitchell County. Two grand-children, Howard and Gene Straw, came in Sunday morning from Corpus Christi. Mr. Crownover was the youngest son among a family of seven children, in his own family, of which he was also the last survivor.
The Crownovers had lived in the same home in the northwest part of
town ever since moving to Seymour. Four years ago Jim Crownover's
wife died and since then his three grandchildren have been with their
grandparents. A year ago the health of Mrs. Crownover was very
precarious, and it was not believed she would live over 30 days. She
is much better now, and it is her intention to try and maintain her home
and continue to give a home to the grandchildren.
Mr Crownover had been a member of the Christian Church for 30 years
and had been active in its services until his later years, when his
hearing and health were impaired, and he did not try to attend. But he
continued to be interested in the affairs of his Master's Kingdom, and
in every movement looking to the community's advancement. His was of
a friendly disposition, and he had a good word for all those he met.
He had a fine sense of humor, and rare indeed was it to ever find him "out
of sorts." The best tribute that could be paid to a man like that would be
inadequate. He will be missed from the walks of this life, but we will
know he has gone to take his place in another world, and one that shall
never end.
JANUARY 6 1865 - MAY 20, 1938
Few even of his best friends were prepared for the news that came on Friday evening of the sudden death of J. E. Crownover. He passed away at 7:30 o'clock with heart failure.
He became ill on Monday and the doctor told him to take things easy for a few days. He got up Thursday and was around the place a little. Friday morning he cut a few weeds in the yard, and was out feeding the chickens that evening when he was stricken. He got to the house and they got him to bed, but in a few minutes he was dead. A spell with his heart three or four years ago gave the family some uneasiness, and for the past five or six years he had suffered with high blood pressure.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the First Christian
Church, being in charge was Rev. W. J. Spreen, assisted by Bro. R. J.
Keller. The house was not able to hold all those who came from near and
far to attend the services. Special music was given by a quartet
composed of B. P. Franklin, Mizon Studer, Arch Holmes and Jimmie Lester.
Pallbearers were; R. C. Plants, M. W. Spears, C. L. Jeter, Jack Henderson, J. A. Ballew and L. R. Mickey.
Flower bearers were: Mrs. Virgil Bryan, Mrs. Chas. Martin, Misses Naomi Roe, Elizabeth Lewis, Mozelle Harvey, Irma Zella Holmes, Burnette McBryde and Vera Samsill. There were many lovely wreaths.
A long procession followed the body to the cemetery.
James E. Crownover was born in Dallas County, Texas, January 6, 1865. He was married there to Miss. Lillie Spence, and two children were born to them, one dying in infancy. The other survives, and is Mrs. Lee O. Straw of Gatesville. After his wife died, in 1890, Mr. Crownover moved to Coryelle County, and was married there, on July 9, 1993, to Miss. Sophia Blanchard, who survives her husband. After spending two years in Coleman county the family moved to this country, settling near old Seaborn school house, southeast of Westover. Leaving there they moved to the Cottonwood community, in the edge of Knox County, and lived there for five years. After that, in 1915, Mr. Crownover bought the J. S. Shultz place, three miles southeast of Seymour,
where he engaged in farming until 1922. At that time he retired and moved to Seymour, the farm being operated since then by two of the boys.
Besides the companion, deceased is survived by six children from his second marriage, being as follows: H. C. Crownover of Olney, Mrs. Vernon Lively of Gatesville, Clint Crownover of Seymour, and Mrs. A. J. Bryan of Throckmorton. All of these came for the funeral, together with the wives and husbands, the fifteen grandchildren and the one great grandchild. Mr. Crownover also has two half brothers in New Mexico and two half sisters, one of them living in Mills county and one in Mitchell County. Two grand-children, Howard and Gene Straw, came in Sunday morning from Corpus Christi. Mr. Crownover was the youngest son among a family of seven children, in his own family, of which he was also the last survivor.
The Crownovers had lived in the same home in the northwest part of
town ever since moving to Seymour. Four years ago Jim Crownover's
wife died and since then his three grandchildren have been with their
grandparents. A year ago the health of Mrs. Crownover was very
precarious, and it was not believed she would live over 30 days. She
is much better now, and it is her intention to try and maintain her home
and continue to give a home to the grandchildren.
Mr Crownover had been a member of the Christian Church for 30 years
and had been active in its services until his later years, when his
hearing and health were impaired, and he did not try to attend. But he
continued to be interested in the affairs of his Master's Kingdom, and
in every movement looking to the community's advancement. His was of
a friendly disposition, and he had a good word for all those he met.
He had a fine sense of humor, and rare indeed was it to ever find him "out
of sorts." The best tribute that could be paid to a man like that would be
inadequate. He will be missed from the walks of this life, but we will
know he has gone to take his place in another world, and one that shall
never end.
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