Newton County GaArchives Obituaries.....Hyer, Emory February 10 1887 ************************************************ 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: Phyllis Thompson http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00011.html#0002524 June 9, 2004, 7:51 pm The Georgia Enterprise, March 4, 1887 One of Our Best Boys Emory Hyer was born June 10, 1876, and died Feb. 10, 1887, aged eleven years and eight months. He was a remarkable boy, of noble, handsome countenance and manly form, in stature appearing several years older than he really was of gentle, earnest manner, amiable and sweet spirited: a true heart of great promise. Unusually quiet and modest, only close acquaintance revealed the depth and beauty of his mind and character. From early childhood a member of our Sabbath school class, and for three terms under our daily observation at school, we knew Emory well, and speak confidently of his many virtues. His lessons were well prepared both for the school room and for Sabbath school, and when from any cause he had not opportunity for such preparation, he seemed embarrassed at the thought of it, yet gave only the more earnest attention to the subject on hand. His aims for himself were high, and he was mortified deeply when he did not excel, and his big blue eyes often filled with tears when he felt that perhaps he had omitted some duty. He read well, spelled correctly, was fond of History, wrote and read simple Latin with ease, and exceled in Arithmetic and Algebra. At ten years of age, with the sweet simplicity of a child of six years, he could comprehend with the intellect of a man, grasping, in a moment, principles that might tax other minds. His figures and penmanship were as those of an experienced bookkeeper. A lady friend and neighbor of his said of him, several months ago; "Is not Emory Hyer the best and most gifted boy you ever saw?" He was universally beloved at school; boys and girls alike honored his opinions. Emory was constant in his polite and kind attention to the girls of the school, and he was a safe guide and a pleasant friend to the little boys. He perpetrated no jokes upon them, nothing rude or uncomely met his approval. Not only had he the love of the entire school, but he was also the peace maker; his teacher having reason to thank him, more than once, forwarding off blows and settling incipient quarrels between boys older than himself which might have resulted seriously but for his gentle interposition. "Blessed are the peace-makers for they shall be called the children of God." Emory loved everything that was good and beautiful. Instead of enjoying slate caricatures with other boys, he preferred to copy flowers during his leisure moments. Do you not see even in this a glimpse of the beauty and purity of his heart? We will miss the wild violets which he used to gather for us in the early mornings. Who else can so beautifully put upon the blackboard the songs he copied for us to sing at school? He was glad when he could give a helping hand to any one. We believe that Emory was truly spiritually minded. During the personal application of the Sabbath school lessons, which many dread and few enjoy, he often gave responses that gladdened the heart of his teacher and caused her to hope for the time, when exchanging places, she could learn from his ministry. We regret that he had not united with the church, which he fully intended to do, considering himself as already identified with its interests, having been baptized in infancy and carefully trained at home to know and love the Lord. Had God kept Emory here he would doubtless have made an honored name. God may have had a greater work for him to do in another world, and He does all things well. While we weep for him, we thank God that he was a good boy, and pray that his example may rest as a sacred benediction upon our hearts until we all meet again in "The Sweet By and By." TUDIE C. STONE Oxford, Ga., Feb. 28, 1887 This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 4.2 Kb