Clay County AlArchives Obituaries.....Thrift, James T.  March 28, 1927
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Ashland Progress
The Great Supreme Ruler of the universe in his wisdom and love saw fit to remove 
from our midst Bro. J. T. Thrift member of the Motley Lodge No. 634.
Bro. Thrift was born in Georgia, August 8, 1853. In his early youth his parents 
moved to Alabama where he lived the remainder of his life. Later in life he 
chose for his companion Miss Sarah Phillips. this union eight children were 
born, of which three of them died. God saw fit to take his devoted wife from 
him. So later he married Miss Necia Pursley, one child was added to the union. 
Bro. Thrift lived a little over God's promise to man, making his stay on earth 
seventy-four years and seven months. Bro. Thrift first joined the Mt. Eagle 
Masonic Lodge No. 185 at New Site, Alabama. He was initiated Jan. 26, 1895; 
passed June 22, 1895; raised July 21, 1895. In later years he moved his 
membership to Motley Masonic Lodge No. 634. He was always a loyal and faithful 
member until his death, March 30, 1927. 
Therefore, be it resolved. 
First: That we humbly bow in submission to the will of our Heavenly Father who 
doeth all things well. 
Second That we thank God for the. gift to the fraternity and to the community 
for such exemplary life as his has been clean and loyal to his fraternity. 
Third: That we as members of Motley Lodge No.634 extend to his family and loved 
ones our sincere sympathy in the hour of bereavement and commend them to the 
abounding grace of our Heavenly Father. Fourth: That a copy of these resolutions 
be sent to his family and also a copy be written on the minutes of the Motley 
Lodge No. 634. Committee H. L. Simpson, J. R. McGill, J. E. Simpson.

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Note: Death Date on Tombstone is Mar 28, 1927. 

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