Butts County GaArchives Obituaries.....Smith, Rufus L. February 1910
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Butts County Progress
Mr. Rufus L. Smith – Dead

After an illness of only a few days Mr. Rufus L. Smith died Sunday afternoon 
at four o’clock.  He had been desperately ill for more than a week and death 
was not unexpected though it came as a potential shock to a large circle of 
friends here and throughout the state.  The best of medical attention and 
skilled nursing was given and Mr. Smith fought bravely for his life but was 
overcome in the uneven struggle.

No man who ever lived in Jackson was more loved and respected than Mr. Smith, 
and the greatest tribute that could have been paid him was the large gathering 
of friends form the surrounding country to weep over his bier.  The business 
houses of the city closed at the time of the funeral and the larges crowd that 
has ever attended a funeral in Jackson was present to pay a last tribute of 
respect.  Many friends from adjoining counties were present, as were also a 
number of traveling men to join in the expressions of sorrow.

Mr. Smith, who was thirty-five years of age was born in Monroe county.  
Several years ago he came to Jackson and for the past few years he had been 
connected with the Jackson Mercantile Co., as secretary-treasurer.  As a 
business man he won enviable success.  As a member and officer of the 
Methodist church he made his influence for good felt and in the circles of the 
church will be greatly missed.

Several years ago Mr. smith married Miss Eva May Land, by who he is survived.  
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, two of who, Mary Lou and Ruth, 
survive.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. A. C. Smith, two sisters, Mrs. Ed 
Hunt and Mrs. W. B. Griffin, of Griffin; six brothers, Messrs. A. H. Smith. E. 
L. Smith, Jackson, Col. E. M. Smith, McDonough, Messrs. Olin, Jim and Willis 
Smith of Forsyth.

The funeral took place from the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 2 
o’clock.  

Bitts County Progress
Week of February 11, 1910


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