Obituary of James L. Slay, Chambers, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/chambers/obits/jlslay.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWebArchives to store the file permanently for free access. ALGenWeb File Manager - Carolyn Golowka -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by William Fischer, Jr. AGED CITIZEN DIES -------------------------------- Early Sunday morning [11 Feb 1912] Mr. Jas. L. SLAY passed peacefully from this life at the home of his son, W. J. SLAY, at Dickert. He was in his 83rd year and very feeble, but was not otherwise stricken. He was a gallant soldier in the army of Virginia, fighting through the war, and was one of our most respected citizens. He leaves a widow and three children -- Mrs. A. J. PHILLIPS, J. W. SLAY, and W. J. SLAY. The interment was at Mt. Hickory, in Chambers county, Monday morning [12 Feb 1912]. --------------------------------- The Leader is authorized by Mrs. W. J. SLAY and children to express their thanks to their friends and neighbors for the kindnesses tendered them upon the occasion of the death of Mr. J. L. SLAY. [From The Roanoke Leader (Randolph County, Alabama), 14 Feb 1912, p.1]