Lamar County GaArchives Obituaries.....Askin, Frank October 23, 1930
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In Memory of Frank Askin
     On July 20, 1877, Frank Askin was born into the home of Franklin Askin 
and Rebecca Ann Reeves.  His early training from his christian mother and 
Godly father paved the way for his future success.  The environment around 
this christian home was so great until his young life was filled with goodness.
     Being raised on the farm in a home of plenty gave him a love for farming 
and a high ambition to make a success also.
     On January 11, 1899, he married Carrie Horne.  He was a very devoted 
companion and husband.
     One year after his marriage he built his home in site of his old home and 
his home was a very happy one, for love sheded its fragrance around it.  He 
had many young nephews and nieces at this time and his home was thrown open to 
them.  Not one of those children but what recalls some of their happiest 
childhood moments in this home where he and his wife were children with them 
in their fun and frolic, where they visited so often.
     His home having everything heart could wish for except children and his 
love so great for them, made him adopt a girl and boy.  He was a true father 
to these children.  He was constantly pointing to them high ideals of life.  
To his son he was accompanion [sic], entering hold heartedly into his sports 
and teaching him the policy of honesty in everything.
     In early manhood he joined Prospect Methodist Church.  He loved his 
Church and was a devoted member standing ready to do what was highest and best 
for the church.  He served as steward for 20 years.
     Uncle Frank engaged in farming at this home all of his life and was one 
of the best and most successful farmers in Middle Georgia.  This 
Reconstruction period made farming up hill business to him like it has to 
every farmer.  But he wore a smile just the same, always looking on the bright 
side.  The faith he had assured him that he lives not for this life alone but 
for another superior to this.
     He had seemed to be in the best of health until about two weeks before 
his death.  He complained not feeling so well with a hurting in his chest.  He 
died October 23, 1930, at his home very unexpectedly in a rocking chair after 
a short hunt.
     In the passing of Uncle Frank, Redbone community and Lamar county sorrow 
from the loss of a good citizen, neighbor and friend.  But his influence will 
live on and on. 
     The funeral was held at Prospect church.  Rev. Marvin Franklin paid a 
beautiful tribute to his christian character.  He was assisted by the pastor, 
Rev. J. A. Sprayberry and Rev. Lawrence Stanley, pastor of Fredonia church.
     The immense crowd that gathered in and around the church and the large 
beautiful floral offerings proved to strangers he was a lovable man.
     His body was carried to the Reeves cemetery and tenderly laid to rest.  
His nephews acted as pallbearers.  He sleeps by the side of his mother, close 
ot his father and brothers.
     Much love and sympathy is extended to his wife, Mrs. Carrie Horne Askin; 
his daughter, Sara Murphey Askin; his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. 
Res O'Occonnell Askin; his brother, Holland Askin; his four sisters, Mrs. 
Addie Murphey, Mrs. H. E. Bankston, Mrs. M. J. Bush and Mrs. J. G. Bush and 
many niece [sic] and nephews.
A NIECE.

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