St. Clair County Obits

HENRY MEREDITH


Died – Herny Meredith, a farmer, living five miles north of Osceola, died July 20, 1902, from typhoid fever. He was married to Mrs. Mary Hall, daughter of Robert and Jane Boswell, of this county, Oct. 1892. His wife died April 17, 1900. He leaves a little son, 9 years old, a daughter 6 years old, a kind and loving mother, four brothers, two sisters, and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. He was a kind father and a loving husband. He professed religion at an early age and was united with the Coon creek Baptist church and was baptized by the writer. He lived for twenty-four days with typhoid fever but bore his sufferings with patience that only christians can bear, never murmuring or complaining. His remains were laid to rest in the Holsapple cemetery five miles south-west of Collins, the funeral sermon was preached by the writer, to a large crowd, the text was taken from Job, 14 chap. and 10 verse, - But man dieth and Wasteth away, Yea man giveth up the ghost and where is He? – After which he was laid beside his wife to rest and wait until the dead are called to Judgment, remind us all that we too must die. He was born in Hickory county, Mo., July 25th 1863. Age 38 years, 11 months and 20 days.

W.F. Shackelford.

Submitted by: Stacy Kelly