Pike-Monroe-Lamar County GaArchives Obituaries.....Arnold, James D. June 16, 1910 ************************************************ 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 September 9, 2006, 4:00 pm "The Newnan Herald and Advertiser" Newnan, Coweta Co., Georgia NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, September 9, 1910 IN MEMORIAM OF J.D. ARNOLD J.D. Arnold, son of Owen and Louvicie Arnold, was born at Barnesville, Ga., on Nov. 9, 1838. He married Nancy Seay Owens at Forsyth, Ga., on Jan. 15, 1857 and moved to Coweta county immediately afterwards, where he lived until his death on June 16, 1910. Early in 1862 he enlisted in Capt. North's company, the 1st Ga. Cav., in which he served throughout the war, returning to his home in May 1865. In 1855 he joined the Baptist church at Ebenezer and was baptized by Rev. W.H. Davis. In 1867 he was ordained a deacon which office he held until his death. It is impossible in this sketch to mention the good deeds of this man's life. It would require volumes, well filled, to contain them. For want of space I will mention only some of the striking features of his life. He was a true Christian. I know this, for often I have seen and felt the power of his Christian life, at his and other churches. Broad in his religious views, he was ever ready and anxious to assist in meetings, regardless of denomination. His four daughters were regular attendants in the Sunday school at Mt. Gilead Methodist church near his home, in which he was particularly interested. On every occasion in which dinner was to be provided, his hospitality was attested by a well filled basket. Bro. Arnold's health began to fail about a year before he died, and for two months before his death he was confined to his bed. Having known him so long and intimately, living for fifty-three years not more than a mile apart, we were often together, he at my house and I at his. I feel justified in saying he was a good man. He loved his friends and neighbors and they loved him. He had a pleasant word and smile for everybody. The children all loved him, because he noticed and showed affection for every child he met. He was a gentle, tender, loving husband and father, forbearing his his discipline, ruling his household and domestic affairs with love. He was a good neighbor, looking especially after the sick and poor, visiting and helping them in a material way. He suffered much pain. All was done that medical skill and the loving, patient nursing of his three daughters could do to restore his health. Amidst all his sufferings he expressed much gratitude, thanking each one for every favor. He was perfectly resigned to the will of God, saying often he was willing to go. Bro. Arnold was not a rich man but by patient, honest toil, he, with his good wife, had acquired a competency, left a good portion to their children; and in the family they raised, they gave to the county a legacy that was worth more than great riches. He has gone to his reward. The church, his friends, and all who knew him, will miss him. His place will not soon be filled. A Friend. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, September 16, 1910 RESOLUTONS OF RESPECT BY EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH ON THE DEATH OF JAS. D. ARNOLD Jas. D. Arnold, son of Oliver and Louvicie Arnold was born at Barnesville, Ga., on Nov. 9, 1838; moved to Coweta county in 1850; married Nannie S. Owen on Jan. 15, 1857; united with Ebenezer Baptist church in August and was baptized by Rev. W.H. Davis; enlisted in Co. K., 1st Ga. Cav. in May 1862; returned home in May 1865. In 1867 he was ordained a deacon of Ebenezer church. He was the oldest member of the church, and therefore had known the church in her prosperity and her adversity. He was a zealous and devoted Christian, ever ready by his prayers and sympathy to sustain, cheer and comfort his brethren and sisters in the divine life. His life was a bright example of the true, sincere Christian, both in his home and church for he possessed all the noble qualities that make a loving father, an affectionate husband and a faithful friend. He was devoted to his church. There was only one time in his life when he seemed despondent and that was when Ebenezer was at a very low stage. He was punctual in attendance, feverent in its service and an earnest worker. He was generous to forgive in others and charitable in every worthy cause, sincere and candid in his words and actions and wholly unselfish in his efforts to promote the happiness of others. His modest, unassuming disposition, his lovely Christian character, his earnest interest in the cause of the church, will remain in our memories as a lasting perfume. Therefore, be it resolved; That in the death of our brother we bow in humble submission to God, whose will is holy and whose dispensations are for our good. That in his death, the church has lost a faithful and exemplary member, whose irreproachable life, unwavering faith and steadfast devotion to the church was an example worthy of emulation. That this memorial be spread upon the church record, published in our county papers and a copy also furnished the family of the deceased, with an expression of our sympathy iin their sorrow and rejoicing in the assurance that he who was taken from them is now "safe in the arms of Jesus" enjoying the fruits of a well spent life. J.S. Hammock Mrs. J.H. Wynn A.C. Royeton, Committee Additional Comments: Note: At the time of his birth, Barnesville was in Pike Co., Ga. It became the county seat of Lamar Co. when it was created from parts of Pike Co. & Monroe Co. in 1920. Forsyth is in Monore Co,. Ga. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/pike/obits/a/arnold5308gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.0 Kb