Funeral Wednesday For J. L. Needham, Retired Farmer
By MRS. G .D. THOMAS
Funeral services for J. L. Needham were held Wednesday, September 19, at the First Methodist Church in Wellington, with the Rev. J. F. Michael, pastor, officiating.
Pall bearers were Claude Smith, Elbert Munsey, Jack Needham, Lonnie Needham, Audrey Needham, and Dayle Needham. The body was laid to rest in the Quail cemetery under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
John Logan Needham was born in Missouri April 3, 1869, and at the time of his passing was 82 years, 5 months and 13 days of age. A retired farmer and 27-year county resident, he passed away suddenly at the home of his son, W. L. Needham of the Lillie community, where he was making his home.
He was married to Miss Minnie Gollihugh 65 years ago. To this union were born eight children, of which three children and his wife preceded him in death.
Mr. Needham joined the Methodist Church at an early age and was still a member.
Survivors include five children, C. S. Needham and Walter Needham of Fort Worth, Mrs. Addie Gibson of Chula Vista, Calif., and Mrs. Willie Dell Pollock of Greenfield, Ohio. There are 33 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Three brothers and a sister also survive: Wilse and Willie Needham of Dallas and Mrs. Bell Baker of Greenville.
Funeral Wednesday For J. L. Needham, Retired Farmer
By MRS. G .D. THOMAS
Funeral services for J. L. Needham were held Wednesday, September 19, at the First Methodist Church in Wellington, with the Rev. J. F. Michael, pastor, officiating.
Pall bearers were Claude Smith, Elbert Munsey, Jack Needham, Lonnie Needham, Audrey Needham, and Dayle Needham. The body was laid to rest in the Quail cemetery under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
John Logan Needham was born in Missouri April 3, 1869, and at the time of his passing was 82 years, 5 months and 13 days of age. A retired farmer and 27-year county resident, he passed away suddenly at the home of his son, W. L. Needham of the Lillie community, where he was making his home.
He was married to Miss Minnie Gollihugh 65 years ago. To this union were born eight children, of which three children and his wife preceded him in death.
Mr. Needham joined the Methodist Church at an early age and was still a member.
Survivors include five children, C. S. Needham and Walter Needham of Fort Worth, Mrs. Addie Gibson of Chula Vista, Calif., and Mrs. Willie Dell Pollock of Greenfield, Ohio. There are 33 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Three brothers and a sister also survive: Wilse and Willie Needham of Dallas and Mrs. Bell Baker of Greenville.
Inscription
JOHN L. NEEDHAM
APR. 3, 1869
SEPT. 17, 1951
AT REST WITH THEE