Grady County GaArchives Obituaries.....Matthews, W. C. May 9 1917
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The Cairo Messenger, Friday, May 18, 1917
Mr. W. C. Matthews' Funeral Held Last Friday

The funeral of Mr. W. C. Matthews who suddenly passed away last Wednesday a 
week ago, was held last Friday afternoon at the Baptist church.  The funeral 
was perhaps the largest attended of any ever held in Cairo, many coming from 
all over Grady and surrounding counties to pay their last respects to this good 
man.  The body was escorted from the home on Arline street to the church by the 
Masons and the K. of P.'s  Dr. J. A. Wynne, his pastor, conducted the last sad 
rites.  Dr. Wynne in a very impressive manner paid a high tribute to the 
faithfulness of the deceased as a citizen, father, husband, father, brother, a 
Christian and member to his secret orders.  The church was filled to 
overflowing, many having to stand or either could not find room inside.  The 
floral offerings were many and were among the most beautiful ever used in a 
funeral here.

After the conclusion of the church services, the body was taken in charge by 
the Masons, they conducting part of their exercises at the church.  The pall 
bearers who were all Masons, consisted of Messrs. W. S. Wight, W. A. Carr, C. 
H. Mize, M. J. Pearce, A. W. Miller, W. D. Barber, W. A. Shiver and Thomas 
Wight.  The pall bearers marched immediately following the hearse, and next 
came the Knights of Pythias and following these marched the entire body of 
Masons in their regular funeral march.  The next in line was the automobiles 
and other vehicles bearing the many sorrowing relatives and friends.  At the 
cemetery, the Masons again took charge of the body and placed it in its last 
resting place, they carrying out the Masonic ceremony.

In the passing away of Mr. Matthews, the city and county loses one of its best 
and most beloved citizens.  The Messenger joins the many friends of the family 
in extending condolence. 

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