Pike County  Georgia Obits  J.T. Beckham

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Pike County Times_Journal
Zebulon, Ga., Friday, June 16, 1905

Mr. J.T. Beckham Dies Suddenly
Mr. J.T. Beckham of Concord, died Wednesday of heart
failure. He had not been in good health for several
months and he had stated to his family and friends that
they might expect to find him dead at any time. He
retired as usual Tuesday night in apparent usual health
and was found dead in his room early Wednesday morning,
the supposition being that he died about four o’clock. He
was 98 years of age and an honored and highly respected
citizen.

He was a gallant confederate soldier, serving the full
four years of the war. He had been a consistent member of
the Methodist church practically all of his life and was
a most excellent man in his community.

He leaves a wife, seven children and several brothers to
mourn his death. His sons are W.E., of Atlanta; J.E., of
Macon; and J.H. and T.C. Beckham of Concord; his
daughters are Mrs. R.C. Mathews and Misses Mattie and
Marilu Beckham of Concord.

The deceased was honored and respected by all who knew
him. He was an excellent citizen and will be greatly
missed in his community.

The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at
three o’clock at the Methodist church in Concord and were
conducted by Rev. T.S. Edwards, his pastor of Zebulon. A
large gathering of friends were present as a mark of
respect to his memory. The interment took place in the
cemetery at old Salem near Concord.

Friend of his and the family extend sympathies to the
bereaved ones.

(Transcribed by Lynn Ballard Cunningham 9/6/02)