Obituary of Jonas Williams, Madison Co, AR

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Submitted by: Lynn Gibson <lgibson@alltel.net>
        Date: 22 Nov 1998
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Jonas Williams - Date of Death 2 July 1902?

Submitter's Note: The obit does not have the year of his death, but I
have a letter written to my Grandpa Hooper from my Grandma and she is
telling how Jonas Williams had died, The date of the letter is July 16
1902, she is telling about how lonesome his family is and how some of
the men went and took care of his crops. It said he got sick and lived
about a week.. It was just cut out of the paper and stuck in my great
great grandmother's Bible.

Editor, Republican:--On July 2nd, Jonas Williams, an aged and highly
respected citizen, died at his home on upper War Eagle. "Uncle Jonas"
as he has long been familiarly known, was at the time of his decease
'80 years, one month and 2 days old.

Mr. Williams was known by all as an exemplary citizen, a kind husband
and father who enjoyed the confidence and love of all who knew him.

More than twelve years ago, he became sorely afflicted, suffering
intensely for several years, so much so that no one thought he could
possibly survive. But being a man of strong constitution and correct
habits of life, he improved slightly being at best a crippled and
constantly suffering man to the end of his life.

About a week prior to this death, "Uncle Jonas" was out about on the
place on his canes as usual. A severe pain in his maimed foot rapidly
prostrated him. Paralysis of the left arm quickly extended to the body
at once affecting the respiratory system. He lay for several hours in
a comatose state, passing away at the last as one falling into a
peaceful sleep.

His remains were laid to rest in the Cove cemetery with befitting
funeral ceremonies conducted by Rev David Keck. He leaves an aged and
much afflicted wife and two faithful and loving daughters, together
with a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death; but all are
glad they can say: "We sorrow not as those that have no love"
                                    A Friend

[Transcribed and Submitted by. Lynn Gibson