Thomas Avis, one of West Point's oldest pioneers, having lived here over 80 years, passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital at Fort Madison, (IA), Monday, February 23, 1925, at 1:00 A.M., aged 83 years, 9 months and 1 day. Since the death of his wife last December, Mr. Avis has made his home with his daughters in Fort Madison. He was taken to the hospital ten days ago.
Thomas Avis was born near Keokuk (IA), this (Lee) county, on May 22, 1841, and came to West Point with his parents when a very young child, and has resided here ever since. On June 2, 1863, he was united in marriage to Margaret Pettit. Seven children blessed this union. Last June, they had the privilege to celebrate their sixty-first wedding anniversary.
He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ed Elliott and Mrs. Henry Krimpler, both of Fort Madison; Mrs. M. B. Snowberger of Des Moines, Mrs. Jack Jordan and Mrs. J. W. Whitlock, both of Oklahoma City, Okla. There are also 22 grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, also two brothers, Louis Avis of Burlington and Frank Avis of Fort Madison, and the following nephews, John and Harve Avis of Burlington, Rolla Avis of California, and Wm. Avis of Lucerne, Mo., one niece Mrs. Birdie Fiddler of Ottumwa (IA). Mrs. Avis passed away last December, and one daughter, Ida, and a son, George, preceded the father to the grave.
Deceased was a member of the M. E. church. During his early life he followed teaming as an occupation. For the past forty years or more he was in the live stock and grain buying and shipping business. He was known all over the county. He was a man among men and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. In his business dealings with his fellowmen he was known for his integrity and uprighteousness. In the home he was a kind, loving and indulgent husband and father, and was a good hearted neighbor. To the bereaved daughters the sympathy of all is extended in their loss. In the death of Mr. Avis, West Point loses one of its best citizens. He was ever ready to give part of his time and means for the betterment of his home town.
The remains were brought to his late home in West Point Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. E. A. Bentzinger of Fort Madison officiated. There was a large number of relatives and friends present to pay their last respects to the deceased. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers, Harry, Roy and Robert McCannon, Robert and Delmar Krimpler, and Julius Friedle. Interment was made by the side of his wife in the city cemetery.
Thomas Avis was born near Keokuk (IA), this (Lee) county, on May 22, 1841, and came to West Point with his parents when a very young child, and has resided here ever since. On June 2, 1863, he was united in marriage to Margaret Pettit. Seven children blessed this union. Last June, they had the privilege to celebrate their sixty-first wedding anniversary.
He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ed Elliott and Mrs. Henry Krimpler, both of Fort Madison; Mrs. M. B. Snowberger of Des Moines, Mrs. Jack Jordan and Mrs. J. W. Whitlock, both of Oklahoma City, Okla. There are also 22 grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, also two brothers, Louis Avis of Burlington and Frank Avis of Fort Madison, and the following nephews, John and Harve Avis of Burlington, Rolla Avis of California, and Wm. Avis of Lucerne, Mo., one niece Mrs. Birdie Fiddler of Ottumwa (IA). Mrs. Avis passed away last December, and one daughter, Ida, and a son, George, preceded the father to the grave.
Deceased was a member of the M. E. church. During his early life he followed teaming as an occupation. For the past forty years or more he was in the live stock and grain buying and shipping business. He was known all over the county. He was a man among men and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. In his business dealings with his fellowmen he was known for his integrity and uprighteousness. In the home he was a kind, loving and indulgent husband and father, and was a good hearted neighbor. To the bereaved daughters the sympathy of all is extended in their loss. In the death of Mr. Avis, West Point loses one of its best citizens. He was ever ready to give part of his time and means for the betterment of his home town.
The remains were brought to his late home in West Point Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. E. A. Bentzinger of Fort Madison officiated. There was a large number of relatives and friends present to pay their last respects to the deceased. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers, Harry, Roy and Robert McCannon, Robert and Delmar Krimpler, and Julius Friedle. Interment was made by the side of his wife in the city cemetery.
Thomas Avis, one of West Point's oldest pioneers, having lived here over 80 years, passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital at Fort Madison, (IA), Monday, February 23, 1925, at 1:00 A.M., aged 83 years, 9 months and 1 day. Since the death of his wife last December, Mr. Avis has made his home with his daughters in Fort Madison. He was taken to the hospital ten days ago.
Thomas Avis was born near Keokuk (IA), this (Lee) county, on May 22, 1841, and came to West Point with his parents when a very young child, and has resided here ever since. On June 2, 1863, he was united in marriage to Margaret Pettit. Seven children blessed this union. Last June, they had the privilege to celebrate their sixty-first wedding anniversary.
He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ed Elliott and Mrs. Henry Krimpler, both of Fort Madison; Mrs. M. B. Snowberger of Des Moines, Mrs. Jack Jordan and Mrs. J. W. Whitlock, both of Oklahoma City, Okla. There are also 22 grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, also two brothers, Louis Avis of Burlington and Frank Avis of Fort Madison, and the following nephews, John and Harve Avis of Burlington, Rolla Avis of California, and Wm. Avis of Lucerne, Mo., one niece Mrs. Birdie Fiddler of Ottumwa (IA). Mrs. Avis passed away last December, and one daughter, Ida, and a son, George, preceded the father to the grave.
Deceased was a member of the M. E. church. During his early life he followed teaming as an occupation. For the past forty years or more he was in the live stock and grain buying and shipping business. He was known all over the county. He was a man among men and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. In his business dealings with his fellowmen he was known for his integrity and uprighteousness. In the home he was a kind, loving and indulgent husband and father, and was a good hearted neighbor. To the bereaved daughters the sympathy of all is extended in their loss. In the death of Mr. Avis, West Point loses one of its best citizens. He was ever ready to give part of his time and means for the betterment of his home town.
The remains were brought to his late home in West Point Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. E. A. Bentzinger of Fort Madison officiated. There was a large number of relatives and friends present to pay their last respects to the deceased. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers, Harry, Roy and Robert McCannon, Robert and Delmar Krimpler, and Julius Friedle. Interment was made by the side of his wife in the city cemetery.
Thomas Avis was born near Keokuk (IA), this (Lee) county, on May 22, 1841, and came to West Point with his parents when a very young child, and has resided here ever since. On June 2, 1863, he was united in marriage to Margaret Pettit. Seven children blessed this union. Last June, they had the privilege to celebrate their sixty-first wedding anniversary.
He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ed Elliott and Mrs. Henry Krimpler, both of Fort Madison; Mrs. M. B. Snowberger of Des Moines, Mrs. Jack Jordan and Mrs. J. W. Whitlock, both of Oklahoma City, Okla. There are also 22 grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, also two brothers, Louis Avis of Burlington and Frank Avis of Fort Madison, and the following nephews, John and Harve Avis of Burlington, Rolla Avis of California, and Wm. Avis of Lucerne, Mo., one niece Mrs. Birdie Fiddler of Ottumwa (IA). Mrs. Avis passed away last December, and one daughter, Ida, and a son, George, preceded the father to the grave.
Deceased was a member of the M. E. church. During his early life he followed teaming as an occupation. For the past forty years or more he was in the live stock and grain buying and shipping business. He was known all over the county. He was a man among men and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. In his business dealings with his fellowmen he was known for his integrity and uprighteousness. In the home he was a kind, loving and indulgent husband and father, and was a good hearted neighbor. To the bereaved daughters the sympathy of all is extended in their loss. In the death of Mr. Avis, West Point loses one of its best citizens. He was ever ready to give part of his time and means for the betterment of his home town.
The remains were brought to his late home in West Point Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Rev. E. A. Bentzinger of Fort Madison officiated. There was a large number of relatives and friends present to pay their last respects to the deceased. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers, Harry, Roy and Robert McCannon, Robert and Delmar Krimpler, and Julius Friedle. Interment was made by the side of his wife in the city cemetery.
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