Butts County GaArchives Obituaries.....Carter, G. H. August 9, 1898
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Jackson Argus - Week of August 19, 1898
Dr. G. H. Carter’s Death
Christian Index

In the sudden death of Rev. G. H. Carter, which occurred on the 9th instant, at 
Greenville, S. C., not only the church at Jackson, of which he was the beloved 
pastor, but the entire Baptist denomination has sustained a grievous blow.

Bro. Carter left Jackson on Monday evening the 8th instant accompanied by his 
wife and two sons, with the intention of spending his usual vacation at his old 
home in Greenville.  While on the train that night between Atlanta and 
Greenville an acute attack of indigestion was brought on caused probably by 
eating a cold lunch previously prepared and realizing the seriousness of his 
condition he wrote a short will and asked three of the passengers to witness 
it.  Upon arriving at Greenville, about 5 a.m. the next morning, medical aid 
was called in, and it was thought he would soon be well.  About 10 o’clock that 
evening he seemed to be resting quietly, and his wife lay down upon the bed 
beside him.  In a few minutes hearing him gasp, she bent over him, but he was 
dead.  The immediate cause of his death was attributed to heart disease brought 
on by indigestion.  Brother Carter, naturally of a frail constitution, had 
known little rest during the past twelve months.  In October last he was the 
leading spirit in the organization of the Kimbell Association, of which he was 
moderator.  When last spring an effort was made to legalize the sale of whiskey 
in butts county Bro. Carter threw himself heart and soul into the fight.  The 
crushing defeat of the whiskey party was attributed largely to his efforts.  In 
spite of his other work and feeble health he had preached for some months on 
Sunday afternoons to the struggling church at Indian Spring, and the handsome 
new building which is now about completed and was to have been dedicated the 
first Sunday in September by him, is a monument to his memory.

In his own church at Jackson, his work has been greatly blessed, fifty two 
members having been added to the church this year, about three fourths of these 
by Baptism.  

No man in Jackson was more highly respected than Bro. Carter; no man’s opinions 
had more influence; no man’s memory will ever be more truly revered.  Firm and 
unyielding in his own convictions, he was yet liberal and tolerant, and 
respecting the views of others.  He was indeed the father of his people and the 
shepherd of his flock.  His last sermon was upon the subject of “Rest,” and he 
spoke feelingly and lovingly of that perfect rest which none but the children 
of God can find.

He has now gone to the great Father, whom he loved and served so well and has 
entered upon that perfect rest.  Long and sorely will he be missed by his 
people, but the memory of  his loving words and the inspiration of his godly 
life will ever linger like a benediction amongst them.

A delegation from our church attended the funeral exercises, which took place 
at Greenville Thursday morning at 10 o’clock.

F. S. Etheridge – Jackson, Ga. – August 13,1898 




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