Wilcox County AlArchives Obituaries.....J. C. Gross March 26 1906
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Wilcox Progressive Era, Thursday, April 5, 1906
Mr. J. C. Gross
  In Rehoboth, Ala., on Monday night, March 26, 1906, when all nature 
was wrapped in sable robes of midnight groom the spirit of Mr. J. C. 
Gross winged its flight to that Celestial City, and into the arms of 
the blessed Savior whom he loved and trusted. A once happy home is now 
plunged into sorrow, and a voice that was always welcome to the ears of 
a devoted wife and two daughters has been hushed by the death angel. He 
was kind and affectionate as a brother spreading light and joy 
throughout the home circle and make it attractive to every visitor. He 
was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, and his strong faith in 
God and deep love for humanity made his hope cheerful and sympathetic. 
For some time his life was filled with physical weakness and at times 
his suffering was great. No one knew of his suffering as did his wife 
and daughters who were with him night and day and ministering to all 
his wants, and I know they have knelt by his bedside many times and 
prayed to the Heavenly Father if it be his will that he might be spared 
and the bloom of health restored to those pallid cheeks that were so 
deer to them all. Alas! that kind father never errs saw proper to pluck 
the full bloom rose and place it in that garden beyond where there are 
no burning rays of sunshine nor beating rains from clouds of sorrow to 
mar its everlasting beauty. 'Tis sad, sad, that one so hopeful should 
thus die, but we know that God doeth all things well.
  The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Brother Marshall at the 
grave yard in Rehoboth and at Hobbs grave yard they laid him to rest by 
the side of loved ones gone before, and leaves his wife and two 
daughters and two sons and other relatives to mourn his loss.
  May God bless the bereaved ones and bring all together in the home 
above.
                           A Friend


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