Mississippi
SGT 17 Co 162 Depot Brigade
World War I
Parents were George Foster and Mary Paulk Foster.
Rites Held Friday For Paulk Foster
Services were held last Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church for Horace Paulk Foster, retired GM&O machinist and lifelong resident of Okolona, who died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday at his home. The solemn rites were conducted by the pastor, The Rev. E. Allen Bailey, and the Rev. James R. Grisham of Pontotoc, a former pastor. Music was by the church choir who sang "Have Thine Own Way" and "Safe In The Arms of Jesus". Mrs. Fred McGehee was the accompanist.
Burial was in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery under the direction of Barry Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were: A. R. Filgo, Ruben Gann, F. S. Henson, Marvin Massey, Howard Miskelly C. L. Stevens and T. C. Woodfin.
Mr. Foster, who was 65, had been ill for ten years and for the past several years was an invalid. A son of the late George and Mary Paulk Foster, he was a member of an old Chickasaw County family. At the age of 14 he began work with the railroad as a call boy and advanced to the position of machinist. With the exception of the time spent in service during World War I he worked continuously with the railroad until illness forced his retirement in 1949. He was a member of the American Legion and the Methodist Church.
Affectionately called "Paulk" by those of all ages, he was known and loved by the entire community. He may well be described as one who loved people. He was especially devoted to members of his own family including nieces and nephews,who in turn loved him deeply. Until the past few weeks when he became semi-conscious, he enjoyed having company, visiting relatives and friends and taking trips.
On December 24, 1919 he married the former Miss Edna Grauer, who remained constantly at his side during his long illness. In addition to his wife, he leaves a brother Frank H. Foster, two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Porter and Mrs. Jesse Bean, three half brothers, U. S. and Elwood Parker of Mantee,and John Parker of Monterey Park, California, an aunt, Mrs. Emma Ruff of Houston. With the exception of John Parker, all these were here for the rites.
Among other relatives and friends here were Mrs. W. S. Parker and family, Mrs. Elwood Parker and family of Mantee, Willie Foster of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sullivan of Preston, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porter Foster and family of Clarksdale, Miss Esther Parker of Memphis, Mrs. W. T. Knight of Tupelo, Mrs. Jim Spratt and Mrs. Muriel Preston of Aberdeen, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grauer, Miss Olivia Zable and Jimmie Jenkins of Birmingham, Ala., Miss Jewell Bosser of Wren, Mrs. G. S. Oakley, F. Warren Oakley, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Self, W. W. Oakley Jr., B. W. Gaston, Mrs. Boswell Kinnard and Mrs. A. N. Fultz, all of Starkville.
The Okolona Messenger, Thursday, June 18, 1959, Page 1.
SGT 17 Co 162 Depot Brigade
World War I
Parents were George Foster and Mary Paulk Foster.
Rites Held Friday For Paulk Foster
Services were held last Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church for Horace Paulk Foster, retired GM&O machinist and lifelong resident of Okolona, who died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday at his home. The solemn rites were conducted by the pastor, The Rev. E. Allen Bailey, and the Rev. James R. Grisham of Pontotoc, a former pastor. Music was by the church choir who sang "Have Thine Own Way" and "Safe In The Arms of Jesus". Mrs. Fred McGehee was the accompanist.
Burial was in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery under the direction of Barry Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were: A. R. Filgo, Ruben Gann, F. S. Henson, Marvin Massey, Howard Miskelly C. L. Stevens and T. C. Woodfin.
Mr. Foster, who was 65, had been ill for ten years and for the past several years was an invalid. A son of the late George and Mary Paulk Foster, he was a member of an old Chickasaw County family. At the age of 14 he began work with the railroad as a call boy and advanced to the position of machinist. With the exception of the time spent in service during World War I he worked continuously with the railroad until illness forced his retirement in 1949. He was a member of the American Legion and the Methodist Church.
Affectionately called "Paulk" by those of all ages, he was known and loved by the entire community. He may well be described as one who loved people. He was especially devoted to members of his own family including nieces and nephews,who in turn loved him deeply. Until the past few weeks when he became semi-conscious, he enjoyed having company, visiting relatives and friends and taking trips.
On December 24, 1919 he married the former Miss Edna Grauer, who remained constantly at his side during his long illness. In addition to his wife, he leaves a brother Frank H. Foster, two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Porter and Mrs. Jesse Bean, three half brothers, U. S. and Elwood Parker of Mantee,and John Parker of Monterey Park, California, an aunt, Mrs. Emma Ruff of Houston. With the exception of John Parker, all these were here for the rites.
Among other relatives and friends here were Mrs. W. S. Parker and family, Mrs. Elwood Parker and family of Mantee, Willie Foster of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sullivan of Preston, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porter Foster and family of Clarksdale, Miss Esther Parker of Memphis, Mrs. W. T. Knight of Tupelo, Mrs. Jim Spratt and Mrs. Muriel Preston of Aberdeen, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grauer, Miss Olivia Zable and Jimmie Jenkins of Birmingham, Ala., Miss Jewell Bosser of Wren, Mrs. G. S. Oakley, F. Warren Oakley, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Self, W. W. Oakley Jr., B. W. Gaston, Mrs. Boswell Kinnard and Mrs. A. N. Fultz, all of Starkville.
The Okolona Messenger, Thursday, June 18, 1959, Page 1.
Mississippi
SGT 17 Co 162 Depot Brigade
World War I
Parents were George Foster and Mary Paulk Foster.
Rites Held Friday For Paulk Foster
Services were held last Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church for Horace Paulk Foster, retired GM&O machinist and lifelong resident of Okolona, who died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday at his home. The solemn rites were conducted by the pastor, The Rev. E. Allen Bailey, and the Rev. James R. Grisham of Pontotoc, a former pastor. Music was by the church choir who sang "Have Thine Own Way" and "Safe In The Arms of Jesus". Mrs. Fred McGehee was the accompanist.
Burial was in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery under the direction of Barry Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were: A. R. Filgo, Ruben Gann, F. S. Henson, Marvin Massey, Howard Miskelly C. L. Stevens and T. C. Woodfin.
Mr. Foster, who was 65, had been ill for ten years and for the past several years was an invalid. A son of the late George and Mary Paulk Foster, he was a member of an old Chickasaw County family. At the age of 14 he began work with the railroad as a call boy and advanced to the position of machinist. With the exception of the time spent in service during World War I he worked continuously with the railroad until illness forced his retirement in 1949. He was a member of the American Legion and the Methodist Church.
Affectionately called "Paulk" by those of all ages, he was known and loved by the entire community. He may well be described as one who loved people. He was especially devoted to members of his own family including nieces and nephews,who in turn loved him deeply. Until the past few weeks when he became semi-conscious, he enjoyed having company, visiting relatives and friends and taking trips.
On December 24, 1919 he married the former Miss Edna Grauer, who remained constantly at his side during his long illness. In addition to his wife, he leaves a brother Frank H. Foster, two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Porter and Mrs. Jesse Bean, three half brothers, U. S. and Elwood Parker of Mantee,and John Parker of Monterey Park, California, an aunt, Mrs. Emma Ruff of Houston. With the exception of John Parker, all these were here for the rites.
Among other relatives and friends here were Mrs. W. S. Parker and family, Mrs. Elwood Parker and family of Mantee, Willie Foster of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sullivan of Preston, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porter Foster and family of Clarksdale, Miss Esther Parker of Memphis, Mrs. W. T. Knight of Tupelo, Mrs. Jim Spratt and Mrs. Muriel Preston of Aberdeen, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grauer, Miss Olivia Zable and Jimmie Jenkins of Birmingham, Ala., Miss Jewell Bosser of Wren, Mrs. G. S. Oakley, F. Warren Oakley, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Self, W. W. Oakley Jr., B. W. Gaston, Mrs. Boswell Kinnard and Mrs. A. N. Fultz, all of Starkville.
The Okolona Messenger, Thursday, June 18, 1959, Page 1.
SGT 17 Co 162 Depot Brigade
World War I
Parents were George Foster and Mary Paulk Foster.
Rites Held Friday For Paulk Foster
Services were held last Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church for Horace Paulk Foster, retired GM&O machinist and lifelong resident of Okolona, who died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday at his home. The solemn rites were conducted by the pastor, The Rev. E. Allen Bailey, and the Rev. James R. Grisham of Pontotoc, a former pastor. Music was by the church choir who sang "Have Thine Own Way" and "Safe In The Arms of Jesus". Mrs. Fred McGehee was the accompanist.
Burial was in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery under the direction of Barry Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were: A. R. Filgo, Ruben Gann, F. S. Henson, Marvin Massey, Howard Miskelly C. L. Stevens and T. C. Woodfin.
Mr. Foster, who was 65, had been ill for ten years and for the past several years was an invalid. A son of the late George and Mary Paulk Foster, he was a member of an old Chickasaw County family. At the age of 14 he began work with the railroad as a call boy and advanced to the position of machinist. With the exception of the time spent in service during World War I he worked continuously with the railroad until illness forced his retirement in 1949. He was a member of the American Legion and the Methodist Church.
Affectionately called "Paulk" by those of all ages, he was known and loved by the entire community. He may well be described as one who loved people. He was especially devoted to members of his own family including nieces and nephews,who in turn loved him deeply. Until the past few weeks when he became semi-conscious, he enjoyed having company, visiting relatives and friends and taking trips.
On December 24, 1919 he married the former Miss Edna Grauer, who remained constantly at his side during his long illness. In addition to his wife, he leaves a brother Frank H. Foster, two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Porter and Mrs. Jesse Bean, three half brothers, U. S. and Elwood Parker of Mantee,and John Parker of Monterey Park, California, an aunt, Mrs. Emma Ruff of Houston. With the exception of John Parker, all these were here for the rites.
Among other relatives and friends here were Mrs. W. S. Parker and family, Mrs. Elwood Parker and family of Mantee, Willie Foster of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sullivan of Preston, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porter Foster and family of Clarksdale, Miss Esther Parker of Memphis, Mrs. W. T. Knight of Tupelo, Mrs. Jim Spratt and Mrs. Muriel Preston of Aberdeen, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grauer, Miss Olivia Zable and Jimmie Jenkins of Birmingham, Ala., Miss Jewell Bosser of Wren, Mrs. G. S. Oakley, F. Warren Oakley, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Self, W. W. Oakley Jr., B. W. Gaston, Mrs. Boswell Kinnard and Mrs. A. N. Fultz, all of Starkville.
The Okolona Messenger, Thursday, June 18, 1959, Page 1.
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