Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Barrow, William Gantt June 14, 1916
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The Butler Herald, July 13, 1916
The Butler Herald
Thursday, July 13, 1916, #34
Page Two

In Memoriam

William Gantt Barrow, son on Mrs. A.J. Barrow, was born in Macon County,
Georgia, June 10, 1895 and died June 14, 1916.  It will be seen from these dates
that he had just reached the estate of manhood being 21 years and four days old.

He was converted when eight years of age and united with the Methodist church. 
He was a member of the Men’s Bible Class and a regular Sunday School attendant.

His boyhood school days were spent at Coleman Institute in Reynolds.  Upon
leaving the high school he entered the University of Georgia in the fall of 1913
and was a student there during the years of 1914-15.  Returning home he secured
a position in the store of his older brothers, which he filled acceptably up to
the time of his death.

William was a deservedly popular young man – sunny hearted he carried sunshine
everywhere he went.  Courteous, kind and attentive he impressed favorably all
with whom he came in contact.  Of a friendly spirit he made friends easily and
held them to him.

The sorrow that pierced every heart and the gloom that settled over Reynolds and
community upon the announcement of his death cannot be expressed in words. 
Everyone suffered sincerely with the stricken mother, sisters and brothers. 
Just how William was loved and appreciated was shown in many ways, but displayed
best possibly by the crowded church on the occasion of his funeral and beautiful
floral offerings covering his casket.

His funeral was conducted by his pastor in the Methodist church assisted by
Revs. J.P. Chatfield and O.B. Chester of Columbus.  Eight of his young men
friends bore his body to its last resting place in the city cemetery and laid
him to rest there until the resurrection morning.  Farewell, dear boy, until we
meet again.

May the God of all grace comfort, strengthen and help the brokenhearted mother,
sisters and brothers.

H.W. Joiner


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