The following obituary is archived in the Carrollton, Missouri Library:
Death of Wood Porter
Our community was shocked Sunday morning to hear of the death of this exemplary young man. Though he had been sick for three weeks, it was generally understood that his condition had not at any time been critical, and for the past week all thought that his prospects for a speedy recovery were excellent. So when the word was passed from one to another Sunday morning it was scarce believed. And the news brought sadness to every heart, for Wood was a favorite with our people, both old and young.
Woodford T. Porter was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs. F. L. Porter. He was born in Pettis county, Mo., July 9, 1881, where he lived until the family moved to this county 6 years ago. Though he had lived here only a few years it was long enough to form a large circle of acquaintances. Among his associates he was a favorite, because of his many noble traits and unselfish nature. About the first of November Wood spent a few days in Shreveport, La. Before going he complained somewhat; when he came home was no better. A week later a physician was called and pronounced it a case of typhoid fever. The disease did not seem to be in its worst form and no special uneasiness was felt concerning him. Friday night his heart became involved and Saturday he continued to grow worse. The physicians were unable to cope with the disease in its complicated form and at 3:25 Sunday morning death come to end his sufferings. Death is always sad in any home, and it is more so where a young man is stricken down. Here was one just entering upon manhood, strong, intelligent, noble and good; before him was a life of usefulness; his future seemed bright, for he was a young man of more than ordinary intelligence, industry and pluck. This death is a hard blow to the father and mother, to whom he had always been an obedient and dutiful son, and to his sister and brothers, to whom he had always been kind and affectionate, but when they see the vacant chair around the fireside, they will have the satisfaction of knowing that he was ready to go when the summons came. The funeral services will be held in the Memorial Methodist Church, of which he was a member, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, at 1:30 o'clock.
Death of Wood Porter
Our community was shocked Sunday morning to hear of the death of this exemplary young man. Though he had been sick for three weeks, it was generally understood that his condition had not at any time been critical, and for the past week all thought that his prospects for a speedy recovery were excellent. So when the word was passed from one to another Sunday morning it was scarce believed. And the news brought sadness to every heart, for Wood was a favorite with our people, both old and young.
Woodford T. Porter was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs. F. L. Porter. He was born in Pettis county, Mo., July 9, 1881, where he lived until the family moved to this county 6 years ago. Though he had lived here only a few years it was long enough to form a large circle of acquaintances. Among his associates he was a favorite, because of his many noble traits and unselfish nature. About the first of November Wood spent a few days in Shreveport, La. Before going he complained somewhat; when he came home was no better. A week later a physician was called and pronounced it a case of typhoid fever. The disease did not seem to be in its worst form and no special uneasiness was felt concerning him. Friday night his heart became involved and Saturday he continued to grow worse. The physicians were unable to cope with the disease in its complicated form and at 3:25 Sunday morning death come to end his sufferings. Death is always sad in any home, and it is more so where a young man is stricken down. Here was one just entering upon manhood, strong, intelligent, noble and good; before him was a life of usefulness; his future seemed bright, for he was a young man of more than ordinary intelligence, industry and pluck. This death is a hard blow to the father and mother, to whom he had always been an obedient and dutiful son, and to his sister and brothers, to whom he had always been kind and affectionate, but when they see the vacant chair around the fireside, they will have the satisfaction of knowing that he was ready to go when the summons came. The funeral services will be held in the Memorial Methodist Church, of which he was a member, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, at 1:30 o'clock.
The following obituary is archived in the Carrollton, Missouri Library:
Death of Wood Porter
Our community was shocked Sunday morning to hear of the death of this exemplary young man. Though he had been sick for three weeks, it was generally understood that his condition had not at any time been critical, and for the past week all thought that his prospects for a speedy recovery were excellent. So when the word was passed from one to another Sunday morning it was scarce believed. And the news brought sadness to every heart, for Wood was a favorite with our people, both old and young.
Woodford T. Porter was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs. F. L. Porter. He was born in Pettis county, Mo., July 9, 1881, where he lived until the family moved to this county 6 years ago. Though he had lived here only a few years it was long enough to form a large circle of acquaintances. Among his associates he was a favorite, because of his many noble traits and unselfish nature. About the first of November Wood spent a few days in Shreveport, La. Before going he complained somewhat; when he came home was no better. A week later a physician was called and pronounced it a case of typhoid fever. The disease did not seem to be in its worst form and no special uneasiness was felt concerning him. Friday night his heart became involved and Saturday he continued to grow worse. The physicians were unable to cope with the disease in its complicated form and at 3:25 Sunday morning death come to end his sufferings. Death is always sad in any home, and it is more so where a young man is stricken down. Here was one just entering upon manhood, strong, intelligent, noble and good; before him was a life of usefulness; his future seemed bright, for he was a young man of more than ordinary intelligence, industry and pluck. This death is a hard blow to the father and mother, to whom he had always been an obedient and dutiful son, and to his sister and brothers, to whom he had always been kind and affectionate, but when they see the vacant chair around the fireside, they will have the satisfaction of knowing that he was ready to go when the summons came. The funeral services will be held in the Memorial Methodist Church, of which he was a member, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, at 1:30 o'clock.
Death of Wood Porter
Our community was shocked Sunday morning to hear of the death of this exemplary young man. Though he had been sick for three weeks, it was generally understood that his condition had not at any time been critical, and for the past week all thought that his prospects for a speedy recovery were excellent. So when the word was passed from one to another Sunday morning it was scarce believed. And the news brought sadness to every heart, for Wood was a favorite with our people, both old and young.
Woodford T. Porter was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs. F. L. Porter. He was born in Pettis county, Mo., July 9, 1881, where he lived until the family moved to this county 6 years ago. Though he had lived here only a few years it was long enough to form a large circle of acquaintances. Among his associates he was a favorite, because of his many noble traits and unselfish nature. About the first of November Wood spent a few days in Shreveport, La. Before going he complained somewhat; when he came home was no better. A week later a physician was called and pronounced it a case of typhoid fever. The disease did not seem to be in its worst form and no special uneasiness was felt concerning him. Friday night his heart became involved and Saturday he continued to grow worse. The physicians were unable to cope with the disease in its complicated form and at 3:25 Sunday morning death come to end his sufferings. Death is always sad in any home, and it is more so where a young man is stricken down. Here was one just entering upon manhood, strong, intelligent, noble and good; before him was a life of usefulness; his future seemed bright, for he was a young man of more than ordinary intelligence, industry and pluck. This death is a hard blow to the father and mother, to whom he had always been an obedient and dutiful son, and to his sister and brothers, to whom he had always been kind and affectionate, but when they see the vacant chair around the fireside, they will have the satisfaction of knowing that he was ready to go when the summons came. The funeral services will be held in the Memorial Methodist Church, of which he was a member, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, at 1:30 o'clock.
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