Obituary of John McClurkin, Wilcox County, Alabama

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June 2003 

Wilcox Progressive Era
Thursday, May 30, 1901
   The many friends of Mr. John McClurkin will be pained to hear that he, one of
Caledonia's most estimable men, is dead. On the afternoon of May 19th surrounded 
by his immediate family and sorrowing friends his soul took flight into the 
"beautiful beyond." Though his health had not been firm for a number of years, it
was not even known that he was so sick, and it was quite a shock when the fact
was announced that he was dead.
   In his death the community looses one of its most highly esteemed citizens. He
was born in Ireland Nov 12th A.D. 1845, and came to America in  early life. He was
a life long member of the M.E. Church and a man of a most generous heart and noble
impulses. No one, but those who were the recipients of his bounty, will ever know 
to what extent his own hands were lent. He was not an ordinary man. Throughout his
active life he exemplified the virtues of industry, integrity and generosity. His
walk in life was such that he won the admiration of all who knew him, and endeared
himself in an unusual degree to those who were dependent upon him. He has left an
unsoiled name to his children and an honored memory to his friends. Few men have
ever lived more generally loved and have died more affectionately lamented.
   He had met with heavy disasters within the last few years but in all of his
troubles he never complained but with a faith that characterized his life, 
submitted to God's will without a murmer. Oh! How hard it is to realize that he 
has left us, that we will not see him any more on earth, but Blessed Assurance he
has left us with that hope that he has entered into that rest that remains for the
people of God. Besides his wife he is survived by a brother, sister and nine 
children, a son and daughter having gone before him to that home in heaven. The
funeral services were conducted at his home by his pastor Mr. Cowan and was 
attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives. Interment took place at 
Oak Hill Cemetery. As we looked at his calm, peaceful features for the last time 
we thought of the beautiful song, "Asleep in Jesus."
                             One who loved him.