The following was copied from the Bulletin of the First Baptist Church, Seventh and Broadway for Sunday, August 15, 1926.
Deacon J. Mat Williams Succumbs to Long Illness
When Deacon J. Mat Williams passed away at his home on Stratton Avenue, Saturday night, August 7, one of the most useful members this Church has known in its more than 100 years' history was translated from earth to Heaven. Brother Williams had been ill for practically a year and hope for his recovery was abandoned some time ago.
The funeral was conducted at the church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by the pastor, Dr. W. F. Powell, followed by interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Brother Williams was a native of Tennessee, having been born at Eagleville, September 14, 1849. When he was ten years of age his family moved to Bellevue, where he grew up. His early manhood was spent in the mercantile business in Nashville, and for ten years Mr. Williams was tax assessor of Davidson county. Retiring from public office he entered the real estate and loan business, while his last years were spent as an expert appraiser of real estate, chiefly in connection with the placing of loans by large insurance companies.
While active in the work of his own congregation Brother Williams saw the need of new churches and mission stations as the city grew and the county developed, and several prosperous churches in the city and county today owe their origin to his interest and activity many years ago.
A modest, unassuming, high-minded and public-spirited citizen, as well as a loyal Christian gentleman, Brother Williams won and retained many friends who sorrowed in his long illness and passing.
Brother Williams was twice married. By the first marriage there survive two children, Alf H. Williams, of Nashville, and Mrs. W.E. Sparrow, of Chicago. The wife of the second marriage also survives, as does a sister, Mrs. L.D. Bell, of Columbus, Miss.
Representatives of the Shriners and Knights Templars, of which Mr. Williams was a member , were associated with deacons of the church as honorary pall bearers. Deacons of the church stood as a mark of respect at last Sunday's services as the pastor announced the passing of Brother Williams.
Deacon J. Mat Williams Succumbs to Long Illness
When Deacon J. Mat Williams passed away at his home on Stratton Avenue, Saturday night, August 7, one of the most useful members this Church has known in its more than 100 years' history was translated from earth to Heaven. Brother Williams had been ill for practically a year and hope for his recovery was abandoned some time ago.
The funeral was conducted at the church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by the pastor, Dr. W. F. Powell, followed by interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Brother Williams was a native of Tennessee, having been born at Eagleville, September 14, 1849. When he was ten years of age his family moved to Bellevue, where he grew up. His early manhood was spent in the mercantile business in Nashville, and for ten years Mr. Williams was tax assessor of Davidson county. Retiring from public office he entered the real estate and loan business, while his last years were spent as an expert appraiser of real estate, chiefly in connection with the placing of loans by large insurance companies.
While active in the work of his own congregation Brother Williams saw the need of new churches and mission stations as the city grew and the county developed, and several prosperous churches in the city and county today owe their origin to his interest and activity many years ago.
A modest, unassuming, high-minded and public-spirited citizen, as well as a loyal Christian gentleman, Brother Williams won and retained many friends who sorrowed in his long illness and passing.
Brother Williams was twice married. By the first marriage there survive two children, Alf H. Williams, of Nashville, and Mrs. W.E. Sparrow, of Chicago. The wife of the second marriage also survives, as does a sister, Mrs. L.D. Bell, of Columbus, Miss.
Representatives of the Shriners and Knights Templars, of which Mr. Williams was a member , were associated with deacons of the church as honorary pall bearers. Deacons of the church stood as a mark of respect at last Sunday's services as the pastor announced the passing of Brother Williams.
The following was copied from the Bulletin of the First Baptist Church, Seventh and Broadway for Sunday, August 15, 1926.
Deacon J. Mat Williams Succumbs to Long Illness
When Deacon J. Mat Williams passed away at his home on Stratton Avenue, Saturday night, August 7, one of the most useful members this Church has known in its more than 100 years' history was translated from earth to Heaven. Brother Williams had been ill for practically a year and hope for his recovery was abandoned some time ago.
The funeral was conducted at the church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by the pastor, Dr. W. F. Powell, followed by interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Brother Williams was a native of Tennessee, having been born at Eagleville, September 14, 1849. When he was ten years of age his family moved to Bellevue, where he grew up. His early manhood was spent in the mercantile business in Nashville, and for ten years Mr. Williams was tax assessor of Davidson county. Retiring from public office he entered the real estate and loan business, while his last years were spent as an expert appraiser of real estate, chiefly in connection with the placing of loans by large insurance companies.
While active in the work of his own congregation Brother Williams saw the need of new churches and mission stations as the city grew and the county developed, and several prosperous churches in the city and county today owe their origin to his interest and activity many years ago.
A modest, unassuming, high-minded and public-spirited citizen, as well as a loyal Christian gentleman, Brother Williams won and retained many friends who sorrowed in his long illness and passing.
Brother Williams was twice married. By the first marriage there survive two children, Alf H. Williams, of Nashville, and Mrs. W.E. Sparrow, of Chicago. The wife of the second marriage also survives, as does a sister, Mrs. L.D. Bell, of Columbus, Miss.
Representatives of the Shriners and Knights Templars, of which Mr. Williams was a member , were associated with deacons of the church as honorary pall bearers. Deacons of the church stood as a mark of respect at last Sunday's services as the pastor announced the passing of Brother Williams.
Deacon J. Mat Williams Succumbs to Long Illness
When Deacon J. Mat Williams passed away at his home on Stratton Avenue, Saturday night, August 7, one of the most useful members this Church has known in its more than 100 years' history was translated from earth to Heaven. Brother Williams had been ill for practically a year and hope for his recovery was abandoned some time ago.
The funeral was conducted at the church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by the pastor, Dr. W. F. Powell, followed by interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Brother Williams was a native of Tennessee, having been born at Eagleville, September 14, 1849. When he was ten years of age his family moved to Bellevue, where he grew up. His early manhood was spent in the mercantile business in Nashville, and for ten years Mr. Williams was tax assessor of Davidson county. Retiring from public office he entered the real estate and loan business, while his last years were spent as an expert appraiser of real estate, chiefly in connection with the placing of loans by large insurance companies.
While active in the work of his own congregation Brother Williams saw the need of new churches and mission stations as the city grew and the county developed, and several prosperous churches in the city and county today owe their origin to his interest and activity many years ago.
A modest, unassuming, high-minded and public-spirited citizen, as well as a loyal Christian gentleman, Brother Williams won and retained many friends who sorrowed in his long illness and passing.
Brother Williams was twice married. By the first marriage there survive two children, Alf H. Williams, of Nashville, and Mrs. W.E. Sparrow, of Chicago. The wife of the second marriage also survives, as does a sister, Mrs. L.D. Bell, of Columbus, Miss.
Representatives of the Shriners and Knights Templars, of which Mr. Williams was a member , were associated with deacons of the church as honorary pall bearers. Deacons of the church stood as a mark of respect at last Sunday's services as the pastor announced the passing of Brother Williams.
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