Crisp-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Scandrett, William 1912 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Roberta Gallahue rsgallahue@bellsouth.net June 4, 2009, 12:28 pm Adel Newspaper MR. SCANDRETT DIED SATURDAY Passed Peacefully Away at Jennings at Early Hour. [Jan 13, 1912] Adel was shocked Saturday morning by the announcement which was telephoned from Jennings that Mr. Wm. Scandrett was dead. About eight o'clock Mr. R. M. Scandrett, his son, went to his room and called his father to breakfast when it was discovered that his spirit had taken its flight to the God who gave it. Mr. Scandrett's death was entirely unexpected. He had not enjoyed the best of health, however, and told his son Friday night that he did not expect to live long. It is thought that he had been dead several hours when found. G. S. & F. train No. 33 was about two hours late Saturday morning and Mrs. Scandrett and her daughters just had time to catch it for Valdosta. A special train was secured in that city to go to Jennings and accompanied by Mayor-Protem A. D. Wiseman and editor the News of this city and Mr. John Sineath and Miss Ada Williams of Valdosta the trip was made there without much delay. The body was embalmed and brought to Adel Saturday night. Sunday afternoon at half past two o'clock the funeral services were held at the late residence of the deceased here, Rev. Chas. W. Curry, of the Methodist church, officiating in an impressive manner. During the services Lead Kindly Light, and Shall We Gather at the River were sweetly sung. The services at the home were attended by a large number of sympathizing friends A number of colored people whom he had befriended called to take a last look at the deceased. Mayor Leggett, Councilmen Wiseman, May, Bragdon and Fulwood and Mr. R. F. Jackson, Secretary and treasurer of the city, were the pall-bearers and after the services at the home all that was mortal of the deceased was laid to rest in the cemetery here. At the time of his death Mr. Scandrett was one of the councilmen of Adel. Mr. Scandrett was fifty-five years of age the second day of this month. He was born at Butler, Goergia. In his early manhood he went out West and was engaged in railroad construction work. After spending several years in that part of the country he located in Macon and he and the late Robt. Plant built the Georgia Southern and Florida road, the firm being known as the Macon Construction Company. Later he moved to Cordele and from that city he moved to Adel and with Mr. R. B. Young organized the Adel Lumber Co. For two or three years he was in the mill business here. He then sold his interest here and brought a mill and turpentine location near Jennings, Fla. There he spent most of his time, but his family remained here at their home and Mr. Scandrett was here every week or two. The deceased was a man of splendid intellect, a good business man and one who had the confidence and good will of all. He was generous and kind-hearted and no worthy person or cause ever appealed to him in vain. He was an affectionate husband and father and his death came as a great shock to his family. In his death the town suffers the loss of an able and capable official, a progressive and public spirited citizen and a man who to know was but to admire. Mr. Scandrett is survived by his wife and three children. Mr. R. M. Scandrett, of Jennings, and Misses Marie and Janett Scandrett of this city, his mother Mrs. Susie Scandrett, of Cordele, three brothers, Messrs.R. A. Scandrett of Macon, G.L. Scandrett of Cordele, John Scandrett of Carsonville and a half brother, Mr. R. C. Harris, of Cordele, and a sister, Mrs. Susie Adams, of Butler. He was in good circumstances and carried several thousand dollars in life insurance. To the bereaved family and other relatives the heartfelt sympathy of all our people is extended in their hour of trial. ============ 2nd obit Scandrett, William, born in Butler, Ga., Jan. 2, 1857, died at Jennings, Fla., Jan. 13, 1912. Between these two dates much was crowded. Of the boyhood days of my former friend I know little. He attended school in Butler, Griffin and Collinsworth. While in High School at Butler, his father died and this put an end to his school days as far as the building and teacher were concerned, but he never ceased to learn. In early life he entered the construction department in the Railroad service, this called him to various sections of a rapidly developing country. He went West and engaged in the building of the Mississippi Central. Returning to the native State, he with others, began the construction of what is now a great trunk line. The G. S. & F. R. R. On April 16, 1885, he was happily married to the sweetheart of his youth in his boyhood town, Miss Lula C. Montfort. From this union three children were born, a happier family one seldom finds. Later in life, Bro. Scandrett entered the sawmill land naval stores business here and elsewhere, and was engaged in this when the Master came for him. He was a great student, a sympathetic friend and a faithful citizen. He loved the Church and longed to see her occupy a more central place in their community. He leaves four brothers, one sister, and an aged mother, besides wife and three children. Scores “ black and White “ passed to view his body ere we placed him in the tomb. His faithful servant who, for more than thirty years, had answered every call, in speaking of him said"The best friend I ever had." He was my friend, I shall miss him. One who knew him Note: Son of Susan and Robert Scandrett of Taylor County, Georgia. 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