Meriwether COUNTY, GA - OBITS  Mr. J. W. McLaughlin

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 Mr. J. W. McLaughlin Passes From Earth to Eternity

Mr. J. W. McLaughlin passed away at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. C. C. Hay in this city Tuesday night, after an
illness of several weeks. His death was not unexpected
for his loved ones knew that he could not long survive
the effects of the fatal disease which was slowly but
surely sapping away his strenghth and life. 

The deceased had lived three score years and three and
in his quiet and unostentatious way had exerted his
influence for the best interests of his county and
state. Many years ago he united with the Methodist
church and endeavored to walk in the footsteps of his
Master in faith and meekness. He went through the
valley of the shadow of death sustained by the hope of
eternal life. He was a good citizen, a loyal friend and
a loving parent and scores who loved him will mourn his
death. 

Mr. McLaughlin left four children, Mrs. C. C. Hay and
Messrs. J. C., Walter and Arthur McLaughlin; two
brothers, Hon. B. F. McLaughlin, of this city, and Mr.
G. T. McLaughlin, of Atlanta; and two sisters, Mrs. N.
S. Hamby, of Forest, and Mrs. Belle Fielder, of
Hogansville, to sorrow over his departure. 

The sympathy of a large circle of friends are with the
bereaved ones in their affliction. 

The body of the deceased was laid to rest in the family
cemetery at the old McLaughlin homestead in the
Eleventh district. 

As the mortal remains of the departed return to the
dust from which they sprung, may his soul, redeemed by
the blood of Christ, bask in the light of eternal life.

Published in the Vindicator, April 23, 1915