Pike County GaArchives Obituaries.....John L. Banks November 28 1897
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The Pike County Journal. Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, December 3, 1897

In Memoriam

Mr. John L. Banks departed this life Sunday Nov. 28th, 1897 at his home near 
Hollonville, Pike county, Ga., at the age of 53 years. On Monday his remains 
were carried to Concord church, where impressive funeral services were held, 
conducted by his pastor, Judge E.W. Hammond, after which the Masons presided 
over by Deputy H.C. Burr, deposited his body in its last resting place at 
Hebron cemetery, witnessed by a large number of neighbors, friends and 
relatives. Usually he was robust and active, but for several months previous to 
his death, his health failed and he became a great sufferer. When quite a young 
man he enlisted in Co. G, 27th Ga. Regiment and was a valiant Confederate 
soldier. He also enlisted under the Banner of the Cross and ever delighted to 
labor for the Captain of his salvation. He was a devout member of the Masonic 
Fraternity and dearly loved its sacred principles. He was a member of the Pike 
County Confederate Veterans Association and highly enjoyed their reunions. He 
was a devoted, true, affectionate husband and father. His every desire was to 
do no harm to anyone nor to any good cause, but to contribute his influence in 
any way he could to make the world better. Talented in music, churches, 
societies and all loved to hear his melodious strains and join that voice now 
hushed on earth in praise to our King. Many heartfelt expressions have been 
uttered as to how much we shall miss him as a neighbor, citizen, Mason, and 
church member. Many words of sympathy have been spoken for the bereaved family 
and many petitions have gone up to the Heavenly Father to comfort and sustain 
them and guide them safely to the other shore where trials and disappointments 
and tears and parting are never known. - A Friend.

(Transcribed 07/30/03 Lynn Cunningham)

Additional Comments:
At Hebron Cemetery, Pike County, Georgia:
Lucretia Strickland Banks, b. 31 Mar 1845, d. 5 May 1914

John L. Banks and Lucretia Strickland married in Pike County in 1863

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