Muscogee County GaArchives Obituaries.....Denson, Judge, Nimrod D. March 26, 1927 ************************************************ 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: Candace [Teal] Gravelle http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00023.html#0005680 July 16, 2006, 11:58 pm "The Roanoke Leader" Roanoke, Randolph Co., Alabama NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 30, 1927 JUDGE DENSON DIED SUDDENLY IN COLUMBUS ON FRIDAY AND WAS BURIED IN OPELIKA ON 26th Judge N.D. Denson of this city, lawyer, jurist and christian leader, died in Columbus, Georgia at 11:15 a.m. today at the home of his niece, Mrs. Lawrence Murray. Death came closely on the heels of a sudden heart attack which seized him in the Hicks and Johnson drug store. The body will be brought here this afternoon. A wave of sorrow swept over Opelika around the noon hour when the sad news of Judge Denson's death was received. Only a few hours earlier he was seen in the downtown section here, leaving in his car for Columbus, being accompanied only by his colored chauffeur. Though he had been in rather poor health recently, Judge Denson looked well, even this morning prior to his depature for Columbus. It is understood that he had a very slight attack while enroute to the Georgia city and another more serious one after reaching Columbus in the drug store. Following the serious attack and as soon as it was believed safe, Judge Denson was moved to the home of his niece, Mrs. Murray. He rallied somewhat there and talked with those about him, but soon expired, before any of his family reached him. Judge Denson was a christian leader. He always found time to give to his church and for years had been prominent in religious councils. He was a senior deacon in the First Baptist church of Opelika and Superintendant Emeritus of the Baptist Sunday school. As one of the leaders in the prohibition movement in Alabama, Judge Denson rendered signal service. He worked for the cause of temperance and prohibition when it was not such a popular issue and his leadership was invaluable to those who aided in directing the moral forces of Alabama. One of the most promiment lawyers and jurists of Alabama, Judge Denson had for years been closely identified with the political and legal life of the state. His demise will be keenly felt in all sections. At the time of his death he was associate Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, though he had served on the Supreme Bench of the state from which place he resigned some years ago to re-enter the general practice of law. Judge Denson was born in what is now Lee county, one of thirteen children. After spending his early life in the section of his birth, about ten miles southeast of Opelika, he moved to LaFayette where he entered the practice of law. Later he was elected as Circuit Judge and served in this capacity until he was elevated to the Supreme Court Bench. About fifteen years ago he moved to Opelika. The Opelika Daily News, the 25th. Funeral services for the late Judge N.D. Denson who died suddenly in Columbus yesterday, were held from the First Baptist church here at 3 o'clock this afternoon, attended by a large number, including many from out of town. A wealth of beautiful floral offerings attested the warm love and esteem of thousands who had known him. The officiating ministers were Dr. W.P. Wilkes, pastor of the First Baptist church, Dr. W.P. Hines, former pastor and Dr. C.A. Rush of Andalusia. The Opelika News, the 26th ----- STATE MOURNS LOSS OF NOBLE SON Judge Nimrod D. Denson, native son of Alabama, distinguished jurist, upright citizen, loyal christian, devoted husband and father and lover of mankind will walk no more among his fellow men. His mortal body rests in the soil of his beloved state, at the end of the long day's work well done, while his spirit, released from its tenement of clay, has gone to be with the immortals. Well may Alabama mourn the loss of such a man and do honor to his memory. He served long and well in the various relations of life. He won his way by merit and manhood and richly deserved the high esteem in which he weas held by his countrymen. While he rose to a higher rank than most of those about him, he lived heart to heart with others, concerned with the welfare of the humblest and eager to be of service to all. Judge Denson was frank and cordial in his relations with everyone and had the happy faculty of speaking kind and encouraging words that buoyed others on in the conflict of life. The people in this east Alabama section whom he served so long and ably as circuit judge feel that they have lost a personal friend. Judge Denson was one of them. They knew him and loved him and trusted him. They will long revere his memory and to the end of their earthly pathway be blessed by the beneficient influence of this active, honored life so nobly spent among them. Additional Comments: - - - NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 23, 1927 LOCAL News Judge Denson received the news Tuesday of last week of the death of his sister Mrs. John B. Ivey which occurred at her home in Gadsden. This death leaves Judge Denson as the only surviving member of a family of fourteen children. The judge has long been an illustrious and useful citizen of his native state and his thousands of friends throughout Alabama trust that he may yet see many more years of active service to his fellowmen. 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