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The Butler Herald, September 19, 1918
The Butler Herald
Thursday, September 19, 1918
Page Six

In Memory of Dr. A.B. Gordy

Dr. Addis B. Gordy was born in Harris County, Georgia, September 7th, 1874, of
high-toned Christian parentage.  When he grew to manhood, he attended the
Augusta Medical College, and graduated from the Atlanta College of Medicine and
surgery in 1899 and as a young practitioner, he located at Box Springs, where
his success in practice of medicine was such, that in the hearts and homes of
many of the best families of that town and community, his memory will ever be
kept green and fresh, watered by the tears of love, confidence and appreciation.
 So in that town and community many hearts were saddened and grieved on account
of his death.

In pursuit of his profession, Dr. Gordy came to Butler in 1896, where he won the
confidence and love of Miss Ella Florence Fowler, whom he married July 23rd,
1907, and having married a Butler young lady, he made Butler his home during the
rest of his short life.

It has been said that a person is born into his calling or profession and so it
seems was the case with Dr. Gordy.  His diagnosis of a disease or illness was
nearly always clear and correct and his prescriptions right.  So it is no wonder
then, that he was successful in his practice.  And when in the sick room, he was
patient, untiring and sympathetic.  Entering into and sharing the intense
anxiety which pervaded the home of loved ones.  Dr. Gordy was also a gentleman
in the home, never betraying professional courtesy or confidence reposed.

Dr. Gordy was not a good businessman.  He did not seem to study business plans
or methods but rather his mind centered on his profession, and the welfare of
his patients, and there are many, who are alive today, who attribute the fact to
the skill and untiring efforts of this good man and faithful practitioner.

Dr. Gordy was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, having joined the
membership of his father’s and mother’s church in early manhood.  His life, like
yours and mine, was not a perfect life, and much of his imperfections and
weaknesses were attributable to his impaired physical condition.  For months and
years he was a patient sufferer, not knowing the enjoyment of a well day. And
so, in his weakness, he may like the prodigal of old wandered away, but thank
God, like the prodigal, he also came back home, and as I believe, enjoyed an
eternal feast in the glory world above.

Dr. Gordy was also very appreciative and never forgot an act of kindness or a
favor done.  He often spoke of the help and sympathy which had been extended to
him by his many friends during his illness, and especially by the physicians of
Butler, who were untiring in their professional attention and attendance upon
him.  They thought it best for him to be carried to Columbus City Hospital for
an operation, but owing to his physical weakness, Dr. Addis B. Gordy on the 25th
day of July 1918, in said hospital breathed his last.  His remains were interred
in the Butler cemetery, the funeral conducted from the home by the writer,
assisted by his pastor, Rev. H.O. Fowler, witnessed by a large concourse of
loved ones and sympathizing friends.  Besides three brothers and three sisters,
he leaves a brokenhearted wife and son to mourn their irreparable loss.

His friend and brother, 
J.T. Adams



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