JACKSON COUNTY, GA - OBITS  Minish, John W.

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John W. Minish Is Summoned By Death

Last Friday morning at half past three o’clock,
occurred the death of Mr. John W. Minish at his country
home two miles south of Commerce. A year ago, he
suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he never
fully recovered and since that time, his health had
gradually declined. Three weeks ago, he became
desperately ill. Finally yielding to the Grim Reaper
after every human effort had been made to save his
life.

The funeral was held at Apple Valley on Saturday
morning at 11 o’clock, Rev. H. E. Hardman conducting
the service and his remains were laid to rest with
honors by Camp John H. Morgan, U.C.V. of which the
deceased was an active and loyal member.

Mr. Minish was 74 years of age. He was born in Jackson
county, three miles south of Commerce on the farm known
as the Glenn place and his death occurred two miles
from the place of his birth. When a young man and the
call to arms was echoed through the southland, he
responded but on account of his size, being of small
stature, he could not meet the physical requirements
and was told that he could remain at home. Unlike many
men who would have received this news with delight, Mr.
Minish appealed to the authorities to let him go to the
front that he wanted to serve his beloved southland and
his request was granted. He served three years and won
the nick name of  " Panther" on account of  his grit,
determination and endurance.

Mr. Minish was a farmer, a tiller of the soil who
raised his supplies at home and in his occupation he
was successful. As a citizen he was sturdy, peaceful
and a firm believer in upholding and enforcing all
laws. He was a Christian man, his church membership
being with the Apple Valley Baptist church. He was
familiar with the Bible and could quote scripture
fluently. As a neighbor, he was considerate and
thoughtful and he had scores of warm personal friends
who held him in the highest esteem. In his passing
away, Jackson county loses a substantial citizen whose
death is deplored by those who knew him and appreciated
his commendable traits of character.

Besides a host of friends, he is survived by his widow
and the following children, all of whom reside in this
immediate section: Mrs. J. W. Barnett, Messrs. W.H.,
C.P., L.G., and B.C. Minish.


Addendum
 15 Feb 1839 to 4 Apr 1913