Chambers County AlArchives Obituaries.....Wilson, W. L. 1907
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The LaFayette Sun  November 20, 1907

In Memory of Mr. W. L. Wilson
	Mr. Wilson died in Ashville, N.C., Aug. 19th, 1907. He was one of the 
most prominent citizens in his community and his death is deeply deplored by a 
large circle of friends. He leaves a most devoted wife, whome he 
loved sincerely, a longing sister and brother and many relatives who deeply 
mourn his departure.
	He sufferened intense pain, yet when the paroxysms were over he was his 
same cheerful self, and his hope was to get well. His disposition was to be 
cheerful and happy, and he had a kind and pleasant smile for everybody. He 
surely loved his home and its surroundings, and how well he enjoyed his visits 
home with his family, and oh, how they miss his home coming, no one can tell 
same those who have passed through the same trying ordeal. 
We exclaim, why was he taken in the prime of life, and our echo is, the God 
Almighty in His infinite wisdom knew best.
	He was converted and joined the Methodist Church under Sam Jones, when 
quite a young man, in West Point, Ga. In 1886 he united himself with Penton 
Church, and his wife joined with him. He was a consistent member until 
his death. He loved his church and was always a liberal and cheerful giver of 
the cause.
	He was free and open-hearted and never marred the pleasures of the home 
circle by relating business troubles, a most noble trait, and now I say to the 
sorrowing wife, sister, brother and relatives be comforted, for 
blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. You know that Leonard 
is gone to never return, but what a happy thought – all of you can go to him, 
and he is now standing at the pearly gates watching and waiting with 
outstretched arms to give you a welcome to that beautiful home above where 
there will be no more sorrow, sin nor death, but all will be peace and 
happiness around the throne of God.
		“We mourn his absence, miss him sore,
		We cannot help but weep;
		But hark! a voice all pitiful – 
		This is not death, but sleep.
		He’s waiting in the homeland fair,
		Until his loved ones come,
		When once again his outstretched arms
		Shall speak our welcome home.”
			L.R.D.

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