"The LaFayette Sun" - August 6, 1902:
Sad Death of A Minister.
Rev. E. H. Hawkins, Beloved Presiding Elder, Succumbs to Disease
Funeral Sunday Afternoon.
When the news went out that Rev. Eugene H. Hawkins was dead, it felt like a pall over town. Hearts had hope, but vain was that hope. Prayers had gone up to heaven for the restoration of this noble minister to health, but God saw fit to take him up unto Himself.
With the kind and gentle ministrations of loved ones, and the close and faithful attention of physicians, he failed not in having every attention that human aid could give.
Brother Hawkins came to LaFayette about eight months ago and had so labored in love that every one who had come in touch with him had been drawn to him with ties of friendship. He was faithful to every trust, and the cause he represented had taken on new life and every interest of the church had made progress.
It seems strange that he should have been taken when life was opening out before him with so many possibilities.
But he has gone into the sunny land of bliss where sorry never enters and where rest is found.
The funeral of the beloved Presiding Elder took place Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the Methodist Church. The services were conducted by Revs. T. G. Slaughter, Geo. L. Jenkins, W. E. Faust and R. W. Anderson. The service was a simple yet deeply impressive one. Most beautiful were the loving tributes paid to the manly character of the noble man of God whose life had been cut short. Deep sorry prevails in LaFayette and indeed all over Alabama, for he was known and loved. Mr. Hawkins was educated at the Southern University and Vanderbilt, and for eight years had been in the active ministry.
Perhaps no young minister of the gospel was so well equipped for his work, as was this man. He was gifted, modest, humble, cultured, pure and noble. He loved his way into the hearts of those whom he touched. The loss to Methodism in this state is a heavy one. He sleeps under the sod in the cemetery at LaFayette and his friends know that it is well with him, for he exemplified the religion he preached in his daily walk among men. The entire town turned out to pay respect to the dead and it was a touching scene at the church when his father, Dr. V. O. Hawkins, himself a most noble and consecrated minister, stood up and made a few remarks showing that he trusted in the One whom his beloved son had served.
The homage paid him was that of a most loyal kind. There came people from the surrounding country to attend the funeral.
To the dear wife and little children, the broken-hearted father and mother, the loving sister and brothers, The Sun joins all the people in expressing unfeigned sympathy.
God can heal all wounds and make sorrowing hears rejoice in the truth that there is a place beyond the swelling tide where loved ones may be found.
What a happy meeting it will be when hands are clasped in that day of the resurrection!
AND...
The E. H. Hawkins Monument Fund.
At a joint meeting of the official members of Roanoke and LaFayette Stations on Monday last, here at LaFayette, it was decided to begin a fund for the erection of a suitable monument over the grave of the late Rev. E. H. Hawkins. This is to be done as a token of love, and all who may so desire are asked to contribute whatever amount they may see fit to the fund. No statement amount is asked for as a total sum, but after all returns are in a committee will be appointed to select the monument. Contributions may be handed to E. M. Oliver, Chairman of the E. M. Hawkins Monument Fund or to any of the Stewards of the Methodist Churches or the pastors. It is hoped that the contributions will be handed in at once.
This is a cause that should enlist the hearty support of all, especially the Methodists of the North Alabama Conference. Brother Hawkins, though a young man, labored faithfully, earnestly, and successfully for his church and his Master. A more fitting tribute that this could scarcely be thought of. So, in love let the contributions be made.
AND...
An Expression of Appreciation.
In deep sorrow and with feelings of love for all who ministered to my husband in his last illness, I wish to return sincere thanks for every kind act. Such Tender ministries in hours like this are but sweet tokens of that higher love which my sainted husband preached to the world.
May God in His mercy deal gently and kindly with you all and give to each a reward in the Day of Judgment.
Yours most truly,
- Mrs. E. H. Hawkins.
==========
"The Roanoke Leader" - August 6, 1902:
REV. EUGENE H. HAWKINS DIED
As strange as sad, as shocking is the death of Rev. Eugene H. Hawkins who died at the district parsonage at LaFayette as 5 o'clock last Saturday afternoon.
Perhaps we do not exaggerate when we say that the death of no minister in this section of the state could have produced more general and genuine sorrow than the death of Mr. Hawkins, and he had been among us only a brief eight months.
He came to the Lafayette District last November as presiding elder and though quite young for this responsible position, in this short time he made a
matchless record in the administration of affairs for the district and to a marvelous extent had won the confidence and love of the people throughout his territory regardless of denomination.
He was a fine speciman of a man, physically, mentally and morally. He had little knowledge of what it was to be sick or to stop and rest. The amount of work he accomplished was astonishing and it may be truthfully said that he gave his life as a sacrifice to God and humanity. Just two weeks previous to the day of his burial he delivered three sermons, though very unwell at the time. He returned to his work Monday to aid the pastor of the church in continuing the meeting and finally yielding, he was sick in bed only ten days with the dreaded typhoid fever, when he passed from labor to rest, from warfare to peace, at the age of thirty- two years.
The writer knew him and loved him in college days and our interest and admiration has only grown during the intervening years. Bright of mind, happy of heart and guileless in life, he moved among men, wooing and moving them into a better life and lifting them towards a brighter land.
Sitting in the private study of that desolate parsonage home on that dreary Sabbath morn, as the sorrowing father tenderly talked of the noble dead, the eyes of him who writes fell upon a motto card, hanging on the wall close by the writing desk, containing the following "Rules for Today":
"Do nothing that you would not like to be doing when Jesus comes,
Go to no place where you would not like to be found when Jesus comes,
Say nothing that you would not like to be saying when Jesus comes."
And did not the words and actions of our departed brother conform to this high ideal? More pathetic services were possibly never witnessed than those conducted from the Methodist Church in memory of the fallen hero of the
cross. Touching tributes were paid by all of his comrades present, Revs. T.G. Slaughter, G.L. Jenkins, R.W. Anderson and W.E. Faust. The most touching feature of all was the action of the devoted father, Rev. V.O. Hawkins, in
rising at the close of these talks to recount in brief and beautiful words, the blessings god had bestowed upon him and to give assurance through the darkness of the clouds and he could see the blue and open sky, and that he would bide the shadows till the mists shall roll away. Rev. Ira F. Hawkins responded also to an invitation to bear testimony to the christian integrity of the departed, his cousin and comrade.
The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at LaFayette. Besides his father and mother, two brothers and sister, the deceased leaves a wife and three children. These bereaved ones may comfort themselves with the words of the triumphant young solider uttered just before he entered that long and mysterious slumber in the kingdom of death; "Some sweet day, by and bye, I
shall awake in his likeness and I shall see him as he is."
==========
Sad Death of A Minister.
Rev. E. H. Hawkins, Beloved Presiding Elder, Succumbs to Disease
Funeral Sunday Afternoon.
When the news went out that Rev. Eugene H. Hawkins was dead, it felt like a pall over town. Hearts had hope, but vain was that hope. Prayers had gone up to heaven for the restoration of this noble minister to health, but God saw fit to take him up unto Himself.
With the kind and gentle ministrations of loved ones, and the close and faithful attention of physicians, he failed not in having every attention that human aid could give.
Brother Hawkins came to LaFayette about eight months ago and had so labored in love that every one who had come in touch with him had been drawn to him with ties of friendship. He was faithful to every trust, and the cause he represented had taken on new life and every interest of the church had made progress.
It seems strange that he should have been taken when life was opening out before him with so many possibilities.
But he has gone into the sunny land of bliss where sorry never enters and where rest is found.
The funeral of the beloved Presiding Elder took place Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the Methodist Church. The services were conducted by Revs. T. G. Slaughter, Geo. L. Jenkins, W. E. Faust and R. W. Anderson. The service was a simple yet deeply impressive one. Most beautiful were the loving tributes paid to the manly character of the noble man of God whose life had been cut short. Deep sorry prevails in LaFayette and indeed all over Alabama, for he was known and loved. Mr. Hawkins was educated at the Southern University and Vanderbilt, and for eight years had been in the active ministry.
Perhaps no young minister of the gospel was so well equipped for his work, as was this man. He was gifted, modest, humble, cultured, pure and noble. He loved his way into the hearts of those whom he touched. The loss to Methodism in this state is a heavy one. He sleeps under the sod in the cemetery at LaFayette and his friends know that it is well with him, for he exemplified the religion he preached in his daily walk among men. The entire town turned out to pay respect to the dead and it was a touching scene at the church when his father, Dr. V. O. Hawkins, himself a most noble and consecrated minister, stood up and made a few remarks showing that he trusted in the One whom his beloved son had served.
The homage paid him was that of a most loyal kind. There came people from the surrounding country to attend the funeral.
To the dear wife and little children, the broken-hearted father and mother, the loving sister and brothers, The Sun joins all the people in expressing unfeigned sympathy.
God can heal all wounds and make sorrowing hears rejoice in the truth that there is a place beyond the swelling tide where loved ones may be found.
What a happy meeting it will be when hands are clasped in that day of the resurrection!
AND...
The E. H. Hawkins Monument Fund.
At a joint meeting of the official members of Roanoke and LaFayette Stations on Monday last, here at LaFayette, it was decided to begin a fund for the erection of a suitable monument over the grave of the late Rev. E. H. Hawkins. This is to be done as a token of love, and all who may so desire are asked to contribute whatever amount they may see fit to the fund. No statement amount is asked for as a total sum, but after all returns are in a committee will be appointed to select the monument. Contributions may be handed to E. M. Oliver, Chairman of the E. M. Hawkins Monument Fund or to any of the Stewards of the Methodist Churches or the pastors. It is hoped that the contributions will be handed in at once.
This is a cause that should enlist the hearty support of all, especially the Methodists of the North Alabama Conference. Brother Hawkins, though a young man, labored faithfully, earnestly, and successfully for his church and his Master. A more fitting tribute that this could scarcely be thought of. So, in love let the contributions be made.
AND...
An Expression of Appreciation.
In deep sorrow and with feelings of love for all who ministered to my husband in his last illness, I wish to return sincere thanks for every kind act. Such Tender ministries in hours like this are but sweet tokens of that higher love which my sainted husband preached to the world.
May God in His mercy deal gently and kindly with you all and give to each a reward in the Day of Judgment.
Yours most truly,
- Mrs. E. H. Hawkins.
==========
"The Roanoke Leader" - August 6, 1902:
REV. EUGENE H. HAWKINS DIED
As strange as sad, as shocking is the death of Rev. Eugene H. Hawkins who died at the district parsonage at LaFayette as 5 o'clock last Saturday afternoon.
Perhaps we do not exaggerate when we say that the death of no minister in this section of the state could have produced more general and genuine sorrow than the death of Mr. Hawkins, and he had been among us only a brief eight months.
He came to the Lafayette District last November as presiding elder and though quite young for this responsible position, in this short time he made a
matchless record in the administration of affairs for the district and to a marvelous extent had won the confidence and love of the people throughout his territory regardless of denomination.
He was a fine speciman of a man, physically, mentally and morally. He had little knowledge of what it was to be sick or to stop and rest. The amount of work he accomplished was astonishing and it may be truthfully said that he gave his life as a sacrifice to God and humanity. Just two weeks previous to the day of his burial he delivered three sermons, though very unwell at the time. He returned to his work Monday to aid the pastor of the church in continuing the meeting and finally yielding, he was sick in bed only ten days with the dreaded typhoid fever, when he passed from labor to rest, from warfare to peace, at the age of thirty- two years.
The writer knew him and loved him in college days and our interest and admiration has only grown during the intervening years. Bright of mind, happy of heart and guileless in life, he moved among men, wooing and moving them into a better life and lifting them towards a brighter land.
Sitting in the private study of that desolate parsonage home on that dreary Sabbath morn, as the sorrowing father tenderly talked of the noble dead, the eyes of him who writes fell upon a motto card, hanging on the wall close by the writing desk, containing the following "Rules for Today":
"Do nothing that you would not like to be doing when Jesus comes,
Go to no place where you would not like to be found when Jesus comes,
Say nothing that you would not like to be saying when Jesus comes."
And did not the words and actions of our departed brother conform to this high ideal? More pathetic services were possibly never witnessed than those conducted from the Methodist Church in memory of the fallen hero of the
cross. Touching tributes were paid by all of his comrades present, Revs. T.G. Slaughter, G.L. Jenkins, R.W. Anderson and W.E. Faust. The most touching feature of all was the action of the devoted father, Rev. V.O. Hawkins, in
rising at the close of these talks to recount in brief and beautiful words, the blessings god had bestowed upon him and to give assurance through the darkness of the clouds and he could see the blue and open sky, and that he would bide the shadows till the mists shall roll away. Rev. Ira F. Hawkins responded also to an invitation to bear testimony to the christian integrity of the departed, his cousin and comrade.
The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at LaFayette. Besides his father and mother, two brothers and sister, the deceased leaves a wife and three children. These bereaved ones may comfort themselves with the words of the triumphant young solider uttered just before he entered that long and mysterious slumber in the kingdom of death; "Some sweet day, by and bye, I
shall awake in his likeness and I shall see him as he is."
==========
"The LaFayette Sun" - August 6, 1902:
Sad Death of A Minister.
Rev. E. H. Hawkins, Beloved Presiding Elder, Succumbs to Disease
Funeral Sunday Afternoon.
When the news went out that Rev. Eugene H. Hawkins was dead, it felt like a pall over town. Hearts had hope, but vain was that hope. Prayers had gone up to heaven for the restoration of this noble minister to health, but God saw fit to take him up unto Himself.
With the kind and gentle ministrations of loved ones, and the close and faithful attention of physicians, he failed not in having every attention that human aid could give.
Brother Hawkins came to LaFayette about eight months ago and had so labored in love that every one who had come in touch with him had been drawn to him with ties of friendship. He was faithful to every trust, and the cause he represented had taken on new life and every interest of the church had made progress.
It seems strange that he should have been taken when life was opening out before him with so many possibilities.
But he has gone into the sunny land of bliss where sorry never enters and where rest is found.
The funeral of the beloved Presiding Elder took place Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the Methodist Church. The services were conducted by Revs. T. G. Slaughter, Geo. L. Jenkins, W. E. Faust and R. W. Anderson. The service was a simple yet deeply impressive one. Most beautiful were the loving tributes paid to the manly character of the noble man of God whose life had been cut short. Deep sorry prevails in LaFayette and indeed all over Alabama, for he was known and loved. Mr. Hawkins was educated at the Southern University and Vanderbilt, and for eight years had been in the active ministry.
Perhaps no young minister of the gospel was so well equipped for his work, as was this man. He was gifted, modest, humble, cultured, pure and noble. He loved his way into the hearts of those whom he touched. The loss to Methodism in this state is a heavy one. He sleeps under the sod in the cemetery at LaFayette and his friends know that it is well with him, for he exemplified the religion he preached in his daily walk among men. The entire town turned out to pay respect to the dead and it was a touching scene at the church when his father, Dr. V. O. Hawkins, himself a most noble and consecrated minister, stood up and made a few remarks showing that he trusted in the One whom his beloved son had served.
The homage paid him was that of a most loyal kind. There came people from the surrounding country to attend the funeral.
To the dear wife and little children, the broken-hearted father and mother, the loving sister and brothers, The Sun joins all the people in expressing unfeigned sympathy.
God can heal all wounds and make sorrowing hears rejoice in the truth that there is a place beyond the swelling tide where loved ones may be found.
What a happy meeting it will be when hands are clasped in that day of the resurrection!
AND...
The E. H. Hawkins Monument Fund.
At a joint meeting of the official members of Roanoke and LaFayette Stations on Monday last, here at LaFayette, it was decided to begin a fund for the erection of a suitable monument over the grave of the late Rev. E. H. Hawkins. This is to be done as a token of love, and all who may so desire are asked to contribute whatever amount they may see fit to the fund. No statement amount is asked for as a total sum, but after all returns are in a committee will be appointed to select the monument. Contributions may be handed to E. M. Oliver, Chairman of the E. M. Hawkins Monument Fund or to any of the Stewards of the Methodist Churches or the pastors. It is hoped that the contributions will be handed in at once.
This is a cause that should enlist the hearty support of all, especially the Methodists of the North Alabama Conference. Brother Hawkins, though a young man, labored faithfully, earnestly, and successfully for his church and his Master. A more fitting tribute that this could scarcely be thought of. So, in love let the contributions be made.
AND...
An Expression of Appreciation.
In deep sorrow and with feelings of love for all who ministered to my husband in his last illness, I wish to return sincere thanks for every kind act. Such Tender ministries in hours like this are but sweet tokens of that higher love which my sainted husband preached to the world.
May God in His mercy deal gently and kindly with you all and give to each a reward in the Day of Judgment.
Yours most truly,
- Mrs. E. H. Hawkins.
==========
"The Roanoke Leader" - August 6, 1902:
REV. EUGENE H. HAWKINS DIED
As strange as sad, as shocking is the death of Rev. Eugene H. Hawkins who died at the district parsonage at LaFayette as 5 o'clock last Saturday afternoon.
Perhaps we do not exaggerate when we say that the death of no minister in this section of the state could have produced more general and genuine sorrow than the death of Mr. Hawkins, and he had been among us only a brief eight months.
He came to the Lafayette District last November as presiding elder and though quite young for this responsible position, in this short time he made a
matchless record in the administration of affairs for the district and to a marvelous extent had won the confidence and love of the people throughout his territory regardless of denomination.
He was a fine speciman of a man, physically, mentally and morally. He had little knowledge of what it was to be sick or to stop and rest. The amount of work he accomplished was astonishing and it may be truthfully said that he gave his life as a sacrifice to God and humanity. Just two weeks previous to the day of his burial he delivered three sermons, though very unwell at the time. He returned to his work Monday to aid the pastor of the church in continuing the meeting and finally yielding, he was sick in bed only ten days with the dreaded typhoid fever, when he passed from labor to rest, from warfare to peace, at the age of thirty- two years.
The writer knew him and loved him in college days and our interest and admiration has only grown during the intervening years. Bright of mind, happy of heart and guileless in life, he moved among men, wooing and moving them into a better life and lifting them towards a brighter land.
Sitting in the private study of that desolate parsonage home on that dreary Sabbath morn, as the sorrowing father tenderly talked of the noble dead, the eyes of him who writes fell upon a motto card, hanging on the wall close by the writing desk, containing the following "Rules for Today":
"Do nothing that you would not like to be doing when Jesus comes,
Go to no place where you would not like to be found when Jesus comes,
Say nothing that you would not like to be saying when Jesus comes."
And did not the words and actions of our departed brother conform to this high ideal? More pathetic services were possibly never witnessed than those conducted from the Methodist Church in memory of the fallen hero of the
cross. Touching tributes were paid by all of his comrades present, Revs. T.G. Slaughter, G.L. Jenkins, R.W. Anderson and W.E. Faust. The most touching feature of all was the action of the devoted father, Rev. V.O. Hawkins, in
rising at the close of these talks to recount in brief and beautiful words, the blessings god had bestowed upon him and to give assurance through the darkness of the clouds and he could see the blue and open sky, and that he would bide the shadows till the mists shall roll away. Rev. Ira F. Hawkins responded also to an invitation to bear testimony to the christian integrity of the departed, his cousin and comrade.
The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at LaFayette. Besides his father and mother, two brothers and sister, the deceased leaves a wife and three children. These bereaved ones may comfort themselves with the words of the triumphant young solider uttered just before he entered that long and mysterious slumber in the kingdom of death; "Some sweet day, by and bye, I
shall awake in his likeness and I shall see him as he is."
==========
Sad Death of A Minister.
Rev. E. H. Hawkins, Beloved Presiding Elder, Succumbs to Disease
Funeral Sunday Afternoon.
When the news went out that Rev. Eugene H. Hawkins was dead, it felt like a pall over town. Hearts had hope, but vain was that hope. Prayers had gone up to heaven for the restoration of this noble minister to health, but God saw fit to take him up unto Himself.
With the kind and gentle ministrations of loved ones, and the close and faithful attention of physicians, he failed not in having every attention that human aid could give.
Brother Hawkins came to LaFayette about eight months ago and had so labored in love that every one who had come in touch with him had been drawn to him with ties of friendship. He was faithful to every trust, and the cause he represented had taken on new life and every interest of the church had made progress.
It seems strange that he should have been taken when life was opening out before him with so many possibilities.
But he has gone into the sunny land of bliss where sorry never enters and where rest is found.
The funeral of the beloved Presiding Elder took place Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the Methodist Church. The services were conducted by Revs. T. G. Slaughter, Geo. L. Jenkins, W. E. Faust and R. W. Anderson. The service was a simple yet deeply impressive one. Most beautiful were the loving tributes paid to the manly character of the noble man of God whose life had been cut short. Deep sorry prevails in LaFayette and indeed all over Alabama, for he was known and loved. Mr. Hawkins was educated at the Southern University and Vanderbilt, and for eight years had been in the active ministry.
Perhaps no young minister of the gospel was so well equipped for his work, as was this man. He was gifted, modest, humble, cultured, pure and noble. He loved his way into the hearts of those whom he touched. The loss to Methodism in this state is a heavy one. He sleeps under the sod in the cemetery at LaFayette and his friends know that it is well with him, for he exemplified the religion he preached in his daily walk among men. The entire town turned out to pay respect to the dead and it was a touching scene at the church when his father, Dr. V. O. Hawkins, himself a most noble and consecrated minister, stood up and made a few remarks showing that he trusted in the One whom his beloved son had served.
The homage paid him was that of a most loyal kind. There came people from the surrounding country to attend the funeral.
To the dear wife and little children, the broken-hearted father and mother, the loving sister and brothers, The Sun joins all the people in expressing unfeigned sympathy.
God can heal all wounds and make sorrowing hears rejoice in the truth that there is a place beyond the swelling tide where loved ones may be found.
What a happy meeting it will be when hands are clasped in that day of the resurrection!
AND...
The E. H. Hawkins Monument Fund.
At a joint meeting of the official members of Roanoke and LaFayette Stations on Monday last, here at LaFayette, it was decided to begin a fund for the erection of a suitable monument over the grave of the late Rev. E. H. Hawkins. This is to be done as a token of love, and all who may so desire are asked to contribute whatever amount they may see fit to the fund. No statement amount is asked for as a total sum, but after all returns are in a committee will be appointed to select the monument. Contributions may be handed to E. M. Oliver, Chairman of the E. M. Hawkins Monument Fund or to any of the Stewards of the Methodist Churches or the pastors. It is hoped that the contributions will be handed in at once.
This is a cause that should enlist the hearty support of all, especially the Methodists of the North Alabama Conference. Brother Hawkins, though a young man, labored faithfully, earnestly, and successfully for his church and his Master. A more fitting tribute that this could scarcely be thought of. So, in love let the contributions be made.
AND...
An Expression of Appreciation.
In deep sorrow and with feelings of love for all who ministered to my husband in his last illness, I wish to return sincere thanks for every kind act. Such Tender ministries in hours like this are but sweet tokens of that higher love which my sainted husband preached to the world.
May God in His mercy deal gently and kindly with you all and give to each a reward in the Day of Judgment.
Yours most truly,
- Mrs. E. H. Hawkins.
==========
"The Roanoke Leader" - August 6, 1902:
REV. EUGENE H. HAWKINS DIED
As strange as sad, as shocking is the death of Rev. Eugene H. Hawkins who died at the district parsonage at LaFayette as 5 o'clock last Saturday afternoon.
Perhaps we do not exaggerate when we say that the death of no minister in this section of the state could have produced more general and genuine sorrow than the death of Mr. Hawkins, and he had been among us only a brief eight months.
He came to the Lafayette District last November as presiding elder and though quite young for this responsible position, in this short time he made a
matchless record in the administration of affairs for the district and to a marvelous extent had won the confidence and love of the people throughout his territory regardless of denomination.
He was a fine speciman of a man, physically, mentally and morally. He had little knowledge of what it was to be sick or to stop and rest. The amount of work he accomplished was astonishing and it may be truthfully said that he gave his life as a sacrifice to God and humanity. Just two weeks previous to the day of his burial he delivered three sermons, though very unwell at the time. He returned to his work Monday to aid the pastor of the church in continuing the meeting and finally yielding, he was sick in bed only ten days with the dreaded typhoid fever, when he passed from labor to rest, from warfare to peace, at the age of thirty- two years.
The writer knew him and loved him in college days and our interest and admiration has only grown during the intervening years. Bright of mind, happy of heart and guileless in life, he moved among men, wooing and moving them into a better life and lifting them towards a brighter land.
Sitting in the private study of that desolate parsonage home on that dreary Sabbath morn, as the sorrowing father tenderly talked of the noble dead, the eyes of him who writes fell upon a motto card, hanging on the wall close by the writing desk, containing the following "Rules for Today":
"Do nothing that you would not like to be doing when Jesus comes,
Go to no place where you would not like to be found when Jesus comes,
Say nothing that you would not like to be saying when Jesus comes."
And did not the words and actions of our departed brother conform to this high ideal? More pathetic services were possibly never witnessed than those conducted from the Methodist Church in memory of the fallen hero of the
cross. Touching tributes were paid by all of his comrades present, Revs. T.G. Slaughter, G.L. Jenkins, R.W. Anderson and W.E. Faust. The most touching feature of all was the action of the devoted father, Rev. V.O. Hawkins, in
rising at the close of these talks to recount in brief and beautiful words, the blessings god had bestowed upon him and to give assurance through the darkness of the clouds and he could see the blue and open sky, and that he would bide the shadows till the mists shall roll away. Rev. Ira F. Hawkins responded also to an invitation to bear testimony to the christian integrity of the departed, his cousin and comrade.
The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at LaFayette. Besides his father and mother, two brothers and sister, the deceased leaves a wife and three children. These bereaved ones may comfort themselves with the words of the triumphant young solider uttered just before he entered that long and mysterious slumber in the kingdom of death; "Some sweet day, by and bye, I
shall awake in his likeness and I shall see him as he is."
==========
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