Obituary of Blakewell Clay SMITH, Crawford County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Crawford County Web Site Blakewell Clay Smith was born in Crawford County, Illinois January 1, 1853 and departed this life October 3, 1917; aged 64 years, 9 months and 2 days. He was united in marriage to Eliza Jane Daniels August 12, 1883. To this union were born three children. He united with the M. E. Church at Kirk Chapel in 1894. When the church was organized at Stoy he moved his membership to that place, where he became one of the staunch upholders of the church and the principals of religion. He was a devoted husband and father and ready at all times to help his neighbors in time of need. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, tow sons-Roscoe of Hampshire, Ill., and Elmer of Robinson, one daughter-Flossie of Robinson, four brothers-Guy, Gurner and Oren of Crawford County and Sam of Odin, Ill., and one sister- Mrs. William Quick of Robinson and a host of relatives and friends. He was resigned and uncomplaining during the last days of his illness. His life had been one of beautiful submission to his God and so long as consciousness remained his every attitude was "Thy will, not mine, be done." Just as silently and gradually as the night breaks into day, so his soul was loosed from its earthly prison and wafted back to its Creator whence it came. Funeral services were held at Kirk Chapel on Thursday, October 4th, at 2 P.M. Robinson Constitution *************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. **************************************************************** This file has been submitted for inclusion in the USGenWeb Archives by: Crawford County Web Site