Grady County GaArchives Obituaries.....Willie, W. J. October 15 1918
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The Cairo Messenger, Friday, November 22, 1918
Resolutions On the Life And Death Of W. J. Willie

Whereas the hand of Providence has but recently removed from our midst our 
dearly beloved brother and friend, W. J. Willie, who for a number of years has 
been one of us in Church and Sunday School work, therefore, be it resolved,

By the Cairo Methodist church and the members thereof, and by the William 
Powell Bible Class and the members thereof --

1.  That in the death of Bro. W. J. Willie, this church and this Class and each 
member thereof, loses a devoted and trustworthy member and fellow worker in the 
Master's business.

2.  That the Legal profession of Grady County loses its foremost member and 
staunchest advocate of justice.

3.  That the fraternities of which Bro. W. J. Willie was a member, loses an 
ally of more than the average merit.

4.  That the world at large is a joint loser with the foregoing ones, and that 
the world at large realizes this to a great extent, for wherever W. J. Willie 
served, in whatever capacity, it might be, either, as a private citizen, or a 
fraternal advocate, or in religious work, or on the bench, the world found him, 
fair and impartial, honest and upright, fearless but without bigotry.  Judge 
Willie rendered perhaps his most valuable service on the bench.  His 
administration was characterized by wisdom, justice and mercy.  To quote the 
language of Socrates, "Four things belong to a Judge: To hear courteously, to 
answer wisely, to consider soberly, and decide impartially."  Judge Willie 
possessed in a an eminent degree, these qualifications.  And as wisely and well 
as he served his constituency from the bench, just as well he served his fellow 
men and Church brethren as a Steward and co-worker with the foremost leaders 
therein.  His life of but scarcely more than 38 years, was crowded with events 
of more than the average importance, for after returning from the Spanish-
American war, he met and married Miss Mary Lee Trapnell of Metter, Ga. And this 
union was indeed a most happy one, a daughter being the only child, but the 
love of the father for his daughter, was a rare delight to behold.  Early in 
life he won places of trust where his integrity was proven over and again.  As 
mayor of this town and Judge of County Courts and federal appeal agent in the 
recent war, he never betrayed a trust.  To the friends and relatives, his life 
should be the surest sign of his eternal peace.

Therefore, be it further resolved that we extend our combined and individual 
sympathy to his bereaved family and loved ones, and may we never forget his 
memory.

J. Q. Smith
Ira Carlisle
R. W. Godwin, Committee  




 








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