Wilcox County AlArchives Obituaries.....John Dubose Packer April 1908
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Wilcox Progressive Era, Thursday, April 16, 1908
Death of Mr. J. D. Packer.
  The family and friends of John Dubose Packer were inexpressibly shocked and 
grieved on Friday morning last, when the announcement came of his sudden death 
at his home in Black's Bend. He retired on Thursday night, after an unusually 
busy day, in seemingly good health, little thinking that he would never look 
upon another sun-rise, but about one o'clock a. m., he became violently ill, 
and died before medical aid could be obtained. Mr. Packer was born July 25th, 
1858, He was reared and spent his entire life, at Black's Bend, in a home, in 
whose atmosphere a guest always found it a delight to be. It was also the home 
of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Packer. After his marriage to Miss Minnie C. 
Watson, a daughter of Mr. R. U. L. Watson, of Fatama, this county, which took 
place Nov. 28th, 1894, he made for himself and wife a home of like character. 
Mr. Packer inherited the whole hearted, open handed hospitality of his parents, 
and all who visited his home once, wanted to go there again. Those who knew 
John Packer best, loved him most, and the large concourse of friends, who 
followed him sorrowfully to his last resting place, in Black's Bend cemetery, 
last Friday afternoon, April 10th, attested the high esteem in which he was 
held. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and from his youth up 
was always a willing contributor to its cause, and keenly alive to its 
interests. He is survived by his wife, two sisters, Miss Jennie D. Packer and 
Mrs. J. N. Stanford, and many other relatives and connections, to whom a host 
of friends extend their sincere sympathy in their great sorrow.


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Wilcox Progressive Era Newspaper Microfilm located at the Alabama Department 
of Archives and History, Montgomery, Alabama.


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