Obituary for Lafayette Felix Birdsong, Randolph, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/obits/lfbirdsong.txt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB PROJECT NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb Project 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 USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ALGenWeb Archives File Manager Carolyn Golowka, ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by William Fischer, Jr. March 2001 L. F. BIRDSONG DEAD ---------------------------- L. [Lafayette] F. [Felix] BIRDSONG [12 Mar 1872--14 Feb 1911] died shortly after noon yesterday at his home two miles north of town, after an illness of several weeks of blood poisoning. The interment will occur at 1 o’clock today at Union Hill, after services conducted by Rev. S. L. DOBBS. The deceased was a member of an old and well known family, and had many friends. He leaves a widow [Lula HEFLIN BIRDSONG, 25 Jun 1880--15 Feb 1966] and four small children. In view of their distressed condition [Lula was about six months pregnant], the people of Roanoke raised money last week and placed a professional nurse in the family. The neighbors also rendered many kindnesses. [From The Roanoke Leader (Randolph County, Alabama), 15 Feb 1911, p.1] ------------------------ MANY WERE PRESENT ------------------------ The funeral of Mr. L. F. BIRDSONG was conducted at Union Hill last Wednesday afternoon by Revs. S. L. DOBBS and F. H. FARRINGTON. The services were very impressive and were witnessed by a large number of friends and neighbors. It will be gratifying to all friends of the family to learn that Herman [Andrew] HEFLIN [13 Apr 1887--13 Mar 1953], a brother of Mrs. BIRDSONG, has volunteered to stay with the widow and little children and take charge of the place. Mr. HEFLIN is quite a young man, but is a noble young fellow. He was preparing to leave to accept a position in New Mexico when called here by the serious illness of Mr. BIRDSONG. He nursed him till the last, and announced his intention of remaining with his bereaved sister. The Leader commends the heroic example of this young gentleman. [From The Roanoke Leader (Randolph County, Alabama), 22 Feb 1911, p.1] --------------------------- A CARD --------------------------- We desire to express our heart felt thanks to each and everyone who administered to Husband and Father during his sickness and death, also for their sympathy. Especially do we thank Drs. DISHAROON and HOOPER and Miss TREADWELL, the nurse, for their efforts to prolong his life. May God’s richest blessings rest upon you all, is our prayer. Mrs. L. F. BIRDSONG and Children. [From The Roanoke Leader (Randolph County, Alabama), 22 Feb 1911, p.1] ---------------------------- [Additional information: L. F. BIRDSONG and Lula HEFLIN were married 12 Feb 1874 in/near Wedowee, Randolph County, AL. Their children were: Sue (possibly b. 9 Nov 1903?) Robert (b. 28 May 1905) Guy Heflin (b. 15 Nov 1906) L. F., Jr. (b. 13 Feb 1909) Nell (b. 26 May 1911, three months after death of L. F. BIRDSONG. She died 29 Jan 2000)].