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Obituary of Firman N. Thompson

12 March 1913, Clark County (IL) Democrat


Firmin N. Thompson was born on July 27th, 1850, and departed from 
this life Feb. 28, 1913, age 62 years, 7 months and 1 day.  He was 
united in marriage to Druzzia Low, March 4, 1873.  To this union 
were born eight children, five sons and three daughters, all of 
whom survive him.  There are:  Jesse Thompson of Johnson tp; Sarah 
Newlin of Melrose, Nicholas of Orange, Mollie Ramsey of Casey, Bird 
of Darwin, Betsy Cornwell of Melrose, George of Martinsville, Alva, 
at home.  He also leaves one brother and four sisters and 22 
grandchildren, five of whom preceeded him to the better land.

His first failure in health was in August 1912 from which he never 
fully recovered.  Ten weeks ago he was confined to his bed until 
death.  He bore his afflictions patiently.  He was a man who tried 
to live in a way to be honest to his fellowmen, although not belonging 
to any religious organization, he took great interest in the contents 
of the Bible.  The last words we have to remember him were:  

"Ye who are weary, come home."  Our losses are his eternal gain.  
Although father's chair is vacant, and our eyes are wet with tears, 
We give thanks to our heavenly father, for his presence with us those 
years.  Sleep on, our beloved, sleep and take thy rest.  Lay thy head 
upon our Savior's breast.  O, yet we all loved you, But Jesus loves 
you best.  Goodnight!  Goodnight!  Goodnight!

Funeral was preached by Bro. Daniel Lingafelter.  He used as his 
subject St. John 6:68.

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