Obituary of Redden Hodges, Saint Clair, Alabama

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"Died on March 9th, 1890, at his residence, near Ashville, Mr. Redden
Hodges, Age 66 years. The death of this esteemed man of God was not
unexpected to his numerous friends and relatives, as he had been the
subject of affliction for several months; and he as well as his friends
were conscious of the approaching end of his life among his fellow
earthly mortals, for sometime. The deceased was one of our most
prominent citizens, a devout Christian gentleman, respected and honored
by all who knew him, and perhaps, no man in the state ever left behind
him at his departure such a host of relatives and family connections. 
He had been a member of the Baptist Church for forty years and faithful
to the cause of religion from fist to last. He has left to us all the
heritage of his good name, religious life and faithful work as a laborer
in God's vineyard. His funeral took place, on Monday last, the memorial
service being conducted by Rev. J. R., Gleen, assisted by Rev. J. S. E.
Robinson, at the Baptist church, and was very impressive. The large
hall of the building was crowded with attentive listeners who had come
from far and near to pay their last respects to the dead. After the
services at the church, the remains were borne to the grave and interred
in the presence of a sorrowing multitude." (1)

(1) Southern Aegis, Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL, 13 Mar 1890.