Grady-Thomas County GaArchives Obituaries.....Clifford, J. W. December 25 1916
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The Cairo Messenger, Friday, December 29, 1916
Mr. J. W. Clifford Passed Away Monday

What was one of the saddest deaths the citizens of Cairo have experienced in 
many a long day was when Mr. John W. Clifford died at his home on Arline Street 
last Monday afternoon at about five-thirty o'clock.  He had been confined to 
his bed since the preceding Wednesday morning, when he was stricken with 
paralysis.  Everything that physicians and loving hands could do for him proved 
unavailing and the end came suddenly, though expected by those around his 
bedside.

It can be truthfully said of him, that he had no enemies; none knew him but to 
love him.  He was the embodiment of what it takes to make a man in the truest 
acceptation of that term.  For a truth it can be said that a good man has gone 
to his reward.

How often has he said to us, regarding the stereotyped phrase of newspapers 
when writing of the death of a veteran of a re-union, "the ranks are growing 
thinner," or he has "answered the last roll call."  In this instance let us say 
that "our, your friend, a good man, has gone to his reward."

Mr. Clifford was a veteran, a gallant soldier and at the time of his death, he 
was commander of Camp Grady, No. 1650, which position he had held for several 
years.

Mr. Clifford was 72 years of age last September the 17th.  Three sons Messrs. 
U. A., W. D. and Julien and one daughter, Miss Nellie survive him; his wife 
preceded him to the grave several years ago and was laid to rest in 
Thomasville.  The funeral services were held from the family residence Tuesday 
afternoon at one thirty o'clock, being conducted by Rev. J. T. Ryder, assisted 
by Rev. Walter C. Jones.  The body was carried to Thomasville, where it was 
laid to rest beside that of his wife.  A large crowd of sorrowing relatives and 
friends accompanied the body through the cemetery, to its last resting place.  
Messrs. J. M. Poulk, L. B. Powell, W. E. Dunn, W. C. Matthews, J. E. White and 
L. G. Merritt, acted as pallbearers.

The Cairo Messenger joins the many friends of this stricken family in extending 
condolences to them in the loss of their father, the truest friend and loving 
councellor, while in the flesh, that it is possible for them ever to know.
   

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