Grady County GaArchives Obituaries.....Peebles, John L. August 1 1919
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The Cairo Messenger, Friday, August 8, 1919
Capt. J. L. Peebles Died Last Friday

The whole of Grady county was sadly shocked last Friday afternoon, August 1st, 
to learn that Mr. John L. Peebles had passed away at one o'clock at his country 
home in the Lime Sink section.  Captain Peebles, as he was familiarly known by 
his friends, had been in declining health for some three or more years past and 
it was only recently that his condition became serious and critical.  All was 
done that loving hands and human skill could perform and when this failed, the 
immediate family were called to his bedside to await his summons up yonder.

He had been a constant sufferer or rheumatism for some time from which he never 
seemed to overcome, this, accompanied with other affections of a constitutional 
nature, preyed on his vitality to the extent that he lost the use of mind and 
body.  In his former days he was very industrious and vigorous and no doubt he 
used too much of his youthful effort in overcoming the hindrances that stood in 
the way of success in his day and time.

He was born June the 8th, 1853 in Newnan, Ga. And died August 1st , 1919, being 
66 years, 1 month and 22 days old.  Besides his wife, he is survived by five 
sons: Messrs. N. R., J. L., Jr., E. H., and Hugh, of Peebles Still, W. H. of 
Ashburn, and one daughter, Mrs. T. B. Trulock of Columbus, Ga.  Also one 
brother, W. G. Peebles of Atlanta and one sister Mrs. C. V. Cunningham of 
Tampa, Fla.

He was reared in an old-fashioned Baptist home under Christian influences from 
boyhood days to the end of his stay with loved ones.  He was a faithful member 
of the Baptist Church and always contributed liberally to the support and in 
the furtherance of its various institutions.

He also belonged to the Masonic order.  His Christian life was most nobly 
manifested in his devotion to his church, which he delighted to serve, for in 
whatever capacity he was needed, he magnified his office, and having added to 
his genial nature a clear, Christian experience.  It was not surprising that he 
should be always carrying sunshine and good cheer wherever he went.  By his 
magnetic personality he drew people to him and his friends were many and 
sincere.  He was held in highest esteem by all men for they were present at the 
grave, many of the faithful colored people who had known and worked for Captain 
Peebles for a quarter of a century, who had followed him through thick and 
thin, and who seemed as ready and willing to shed a tear of sorrow as ever did 
their ancestors for a departed chief.

Princely in his home life, he was self-sacrificing and considerate with an 
affection that was tender and kind, and for this reason, his family feel most 
keenly his absence.  Thus he lived to bless his community abundantly.

While Mr. Peebles never took much interest in politics, he was elected to the 
office of County Commissioner from the Whigham District on the first Board of 
County Commissioners and made a very efficient and faithful official.

The funeral was conducted by Rev. N. G. Christopher of the Baptist Church at 
the residence Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.  Interment followed in the Whigham 
cemetery at eleven o'clock in the presence of loved ones and friends who join 
the family in their sorrow and so mourn his departure.  His five sons and son-
in-law, Mr. T. B. Trulock served as pall bearers.   

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