Obituary for Everett Oxford Ten long months but not forgotten, Everett Oxford the son of Wilmer and Harriet Oxford was born 8 Nov 1902 and departed this life on 4 May 1923 at the time of his death he was 21 years 5 months and 3 days of age. We loved him, Oh! how we loved him. But the angels loved him still; He has gone from us to heaven To do his Master's will. It was in the beautifaul sunshiny month of May, with all God's beauty of this world in its splendor when the grim reaper of death came and knocked at the door of our home and called from us our dear and only brother. As he lay upon his dying bed the lines of his once strong, brave face wrecked by pain and agony, showed no sign of impatience. He bore it all with patience beyond comparison. A few days before he departed this life, he welcomed God into his heart, and while his body was so frail, weak and helpless, his smiles were all that it took to convince us that God's love filled his heart. As we watched his life slowly but surely ebbing out, it seemed almost unbearable, but God knew best. God saw fit to call him home from labor to reward. We can only live and prepare to meet him. It is a comforting thought to know that he is sleeping in the arms of Jesus waiting for father, mother and "all the girls" as he always spoke of us. >From child-hood he was posessed with a charming personality and as he grew into manhood, and self reliant, until he was a character admired by all who knew him. He always had an encouraging word for every body and was always so ready and willing to lend a helping hand. To know him was to love him. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. Tucker of Harrisburg, IL. After which all that was mortal our dear brother was laid to rest, and a host of sorrowing relatives and friends in the Adams cemetery. He leaves to mourn his departure a father, a mother, seven sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. God bless him, how we miss him. Written by a sister Mrs. Myrtle Patton. Taken from the Hardin County Independent 10 April 1924 Vol 51 #40 ------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Wanda Reed