MERIWETHER COUNTY, GA - Obits  John Cuthbert Lovett

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OBITUARY OF JOHN CUTHBERT LOVETT 

IN MEMORIAM 

On February the 8th, our county was saddened by the death
of our Friend, Mr. John C. Lovett. He was a son of the
late N. B. Lovett and was born in Meriwether County,
Georgia, January the 8th, 1837.  He married Julia,
youngest daughter of Judge Samuel Darden, May the 9th,
1865. 

He fought bravely in the war between the states for the
Lost Cause, which he loved so well, and during the time
he contracted a disease which resulted in his death. 

In 1865 he joined the M.E. Church, and from that time his
conduct in every condition and in all the relations of
life failed not to magnify the faith he professed in
Christ. 

John C. Lovett was kind and cordial in feeling, and was a
gentleman of marked courtesy and high social qualities.
His character was well rounded and well balanced, all its
parts in sublimest symetry.  He was always ready unto
every good word and work, and his pure heart and deep
piety fitted him for the noblest service to his fellow-
man and to his God.  His delight was to be faithful to
duty beneath the brightest skies and amid the blackest
and most fearful storms of life.  His last hours were
serene and tranquil, and as the angel of death hovered
near him, his hopes were brighter and his faith was
stronger in the Everlasting Father. 

Before his spirit took its flight to the God who sent it,
he was asked how was it with him.  With a bright smile on
his face he cheerfully answered, “It’s all well with me.”
What a sweet consolation to his bereaved wife and
children!   We know the God of all grace and mercy will
comfort them through His Holy Spirit.  And we say, look
not for him in the cold and dark tomb, for he is not
there.  He is waiting in the House of many mansions for
the reception of his loved ones who are still on the
shores of time. 

May his mantle of usefulness fall on the shoulders of his
daughter and two sons who will push forward the work of
the Master.  While we mourn his loss, we rejoice in the
hope of his eternal gain, 

Time may dim this page, but our friend’s good work will
stand as an imperishable monument inscribed with memories
of him which read like a benediction upon all our hearts.
We thank God for his life, his character, was example.
His life upon humanity was like the raindrop on the
driven snow, it made its mark, but not a stain. 

While these pages are being read, his voice is sounding
along the corridors of eternity praising the God whom he
served.