Clay County AlArchives Obituaries.....Proctor, William M.  August 6, 1941
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Ashland Progress
On August 6, the spirit of W. M. Proctor winged its way back to the Father who 
gave it Mr. Proctor was sick for only three days, and his going was a shock to 
his relatives and friends. He was born in Forsyth, and his parents died when he 
was a small child. He came to Clay from Talladega County about 30 years ago. He 
was 78 years of age at the time of his death. He was married to Ella Harmon 65 
years ago on August 5. To this union were born 11 children, all of whom are 
living and were present at his death. There are also 35 grandchildren and 6 
greatgrandchildren living. He was one of the oldest members of Olive Branch 
Baptist church. He was a loyal member and for many years had taught the Adult 
Bible Class. He had been the music leaded since the church was established in 
1915. He was always ready to help in any cause for the upbuilding of his church 
and community. He was a great lover of music and had taught a number of singing 
schools in Clay County. He also composed a number of songs. He was a devoted 
husband and father and always looked forward to the visits of his children to 
his home. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Cecil Harrington, 
assisted by the Reverends W. Mathews, W. M. Garrett. S. J. Ingram and Judge E. 
J. Garrison. All spoke highly of the life of the deceased. The large crowd which 
at tended the funeral and the beautiful floral offerings showed the esteem in 
which he was held. The six sons acted as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were: 
C. M. Pruet, E. P. Elliott, W. E. Carpenter, J. J. Clark, J. P. McCain, R. D. 
Bur roughs, J. P. Elliott and C. C. Rogers. Blair was in charge.

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