Marion-Macon County GaArchives Obituaries.....Halley, Dr. R.G.T. May 16 1891 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00010.html#0002476 June 6, 2004, 12:58 pm The Butler Herald, May 19, 1891 The Butler Herald Tuesday, May 19, 1891 Page Three Died Dr. R.G.T. Halley, after a painful illness of two weeks died at his residence in Butler from the effects of pneumonia at 12:30 o’clock on Saturday morning the 16th inst. During his illness he had all the care and tender sympathy that the best medical skill or loving hands could give, but despite all their efforts the sad messenger of death has borne his spirit to the one who gave it life. From the first symptoms of his disease he had but little hope of his own recovery and rather preferred to yield than to brace himself against his disease. He was a patient sufferer and in his death he exemplified the life which he had lived that the will of the Lord might be done, and in the still hours of night while surrounded by loving friends and in full view of a “happier home beyond this vale of tears,” he peacefully fell asleep in the arms of his Master, and a life full of affection and tender love for his fellow man has ceased to move among us. It is hard to say farewell to one we loved so well, but thy labors are ended here and may thy rest be sweet. Dr. Halley was in the 43rd year of his age, a bright and acceptable Mason and consistent member of the Methodist church. For about ten years he had resided in Butler, and in all these years he had done a large and successful practice and in his death our community has suffered an irreparable loss. He was loved by all who knew him, and none loved him more than did the ladies of this community, among whom he was a special friend. He was never known to refuse a call either among the lowest or wealthiest of our people, but rather did he sacrifice his life to the cause of the afflicted. Less than twelve months ago his precious companion was borne by the angels to the glory world, whose death gave him pain, and seemed more willing to join hands with her in yonder world than to battle with the toils of life. And while our hearts are sad and our pen too feeble to tell his worth, we’ll try to emulate his life and meet where parting is no more. He leaves to the cares of life four little daughters and one son, besides many friends and relatives to mourn their loss. His remains were interred in the cemetery on Sunday morning with Masonic honors, and witnessed by the largest concourse of people we have ever seen at a burial service in Butler, thus showing how high he was held in the affections of our people. The Butler Herald Tuesday, June 23, 1891 Page Three Obituary Dr. R.G.T. Halley was born in Marion County, Ga., January 29th 1849, and died at his home in Butler, at 1 o’clock a.m., Saturday May 16th, 1891. He began the study of medicine at his home in Marion County in 1868, and in 1871 and 1872 he attended the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery. After his return from college he located in Macon County and began the practice of his chosen profession and practiced with much success. Here he met Miss Lucy E. Gaines, who in 1873 became his affectionate wife and who on the 11th of June last left him with five sweet children and went to the heaven and home of the good. From this he never recovered, but like the beautiful sunflower that bends itself in every direction that it may receive the warmth from the genial face of the material sun. So he looked and wished through the vision of faith to see once more the face of his ascended wife. In 1880 he came to Butler, and in 1880 and 1881, in order that he might the more fully meet the demands of his responsible office, he again attended the college at Cincinnati, after which he gave himself fully to the work of looking after the sick and suffering. He had a large practice all the while but never grew rich – so kind and good – looking always after the needs of the poor. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Old Tazewell, the home of his childhood about 1870. He fully demonstrated the reality of the religion of Christ, and left to his family and friends the legacy of a gentle and pious life. In his death the county and church has sustained a great loss. He leaves three sisters, one brother, five children and many relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Only a few hours before his death he called his dear little ones to him and bid them goodbye. Oh may his children and all who knew and loved him here meet him in the glorious home above. Goodbye Doctor, till we meet on the heavenly shore. M.B. Ferrell Butler, Ga., June 18th, 1891 This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 5.1 Kb