Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....John S.  Searcy March 13 1896
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The Butler Herald, June 16, 1896

The Butler Herald
Tuesday, June 16, 1896
Page Four

In Memoriam

We take pleasure in publishing the following preamble and resolutions taken 
from the Talbotton New Era regarding the life and character of Dr. J.S. Searcy 
who had many friends and acquaintances in this community.

Your committee feeling inadequate to the duty of writing a suitable tribute to 
one so noble and grand among men as Rev. John S. Searcy, humbly offer the 
following:

In life’s journey we have joys and sorrows, meet with defeats and gain 
victories, and in memory’s storehouse that are treasured up.  One by one dear 
ones pass over the river of death; some while in youth, others in middle life, 
and still others in old age; like ripe grain gathered for the Master’s use.

Our brother and ex-pastor was one of God’s noblemen, pure and spotless, whose 
life was an open book before this people, a pillar of strength for those around 
him, loved and recognized by all as one who did all he could for the glory of 
God and the welfare of his fellowman.

Our lamented brother was born in Ballwin County, Georgia, March 20, 1821, and 
died in Talbot County, Georgia Monday at 5 o’clock p.m., March 13, 1896, being 
75 years, 11 months and 23 days old.  In years and in deeds, in thoughts, words 
and feelings, he filled the measure of life’s years.  His loss will be felt by 
this church and community beyond the power of words to express.

Brother Searcy joined Mt. Zion Church the 19th day of November, 1839 and was 
baptized by Rev. Isaac Deavers, pastor at that time.  He was ordained to the 
ministry the 23rd day of September 1839.  He served this church as pastor for 
over thirty years faithfully and efficiently.  Sublime in the simplicity of his 
faith, unconquerable in his devoted earnestness for the salvation of souls, 
positive and unswerving in what he knew to be right.

Of his connection to this church it is unnecessary to speak.  The imprint of 
his great love and devotion has been made on the hearts of this community for 
time and eternity.  The fruits of his labors, the effects of his prayers can 
only be known by those who meet him in the haven of his faith.

As a token of love for the memory of our dear brother and his bereaved family 
be it therefore

Resolved 1st that to his dearly beloved wife who has proven herself indeed the 
true helpmeet in his struggle for life and immortality, and to his children who 
have been by his death deprived of a father’s tender love and care.  May God in 
His tender mercy give them strength to bear this affliction.

2d, That the community has lost a good citizen and every good cause a strong 
advocate, that the community has been bettered by his life, example and 
teachings.  May we be bettered by remembering his teachings and following his 
examples.

3d, That in loving remembrance of his noble Christian character, we dedicate 
this page in our church record and a copy be sent to the family of the deceased.

Z.T. Maxwell
P.F. Maxwell
J.O.C. Adams
Committee


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