Pike County  Georgia Obituaries - Rev. Andrew Peden 1896
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The Pike County Journal.
Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, Jan. 24, 1896

A Good Man Dies

In the death of Rev. Andrew Peden, which occurred in his home in the
western part of the county last Sunday, the county of Pike loses one of
her grandest citizens.

Mr. Peden had been in ill health for some time and the fire which burned
a servant's house in his yard a few weeks ago caused him to suffer
prostration from which he was unable to rally. He was 85 years of age
and served faithfully and efficiently in the Christian ministry for
fifty years. His good deeds and his wonderful example will live long in
this section - a benediction to our people.

Also:

Reverend A.G. Peden

The honored and revered old gentleman breathed his last breath at 2
o'clock Sunday morning the 18 inst. Such a character is seldom found; so
noble, so good, so grand, all combined with the highest intellect. To
converse with the Rev. Mr. Peden, on any subject was knowledge. His mind
was bright and clear, even when he had to be assisted to his old arm
chair at the fire side.

Such a worthy, useful man laid in his grave, it is so sad. His faithful,
devoted wife will miss him sorrowfully, she has nursed him so long and
was ever ready to administer to his wants. We know he has won the rest
for which he labored, he was so devoted to his church, loved all
denominations, but the Presbyterian was his choice. He stood among them
as a counselor.

Only a short while before his death, on his eighty-fifth birthday he
asked his wife to send for his neighbor that he wanted to have prayer.
She told him that it was night and that is was very late, then he said
"hold me up on my knees." She did so and there on his feeble bended
knees, offered his heart-felt petitions to the Great I Am, whom he loved
and obeyed, and in whose presence he will rejoice evermore.

Such a gentle, loving heart! During my last call, he remarked, "I am so
sorry you are going away, come to my burial." Farewell, good man, your
kindness as a neighbor will never be forgotten. Tears and love for the
widow, love and tears for the fatherless children and grand children.
Neighbors, friends, community and county, Mr. Peden's loss is felt among
you all. Remember his admonition. - Narcissa

(Transcribed 11/17/02 Lynn Cunningham)

Note:
At Friendship Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia:
Rev. Andrew G. Peden, Born in Greenville Co., SC, 28 Oct 1811, d. 19 Jan
1896
Margaret Cornelia Peden, Born in Sumter, SC, 11 May 1836, d. 2 Apr 1922