Obituary for William McDowell, Hardin County, Illinois William McDowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kell McDowell, was born at Cave-in-Rock, 12 Nov. 1895, departed this life 21 Jan 1931, age 35 years, 2 moths and 9 days. Willie has been ill for the past 17 months and confined to his bed 6 months. His hope while sick was not to be a burden to his relatives and friends, though he bore his afflections patiently. He professed faith in Christ about Oct 15, 1920 and since has lived in hopes of entering the heavenly home, prepared for him by his Redeemer, and was ready to go when called. His father preceded him in death some 32 years ago. Willie leaves to mourn his death a mother, Mrs Dora McDowell, a brother Edward McDowell, both of Cave-in-Rock, and a sister Mrs. Mae Rankin of Cypress, IN and a host of relatives and friends. Mother, brother and sister do not mourn Willie, for he has gone to rest----but prepare yourselves so that when you go out to the Great Beyond you will meet him. Interment was made in Cave-Hill cemetery and a short service was conducted by Brother O.T. Herrin. Taken from the Hardin County Independent ------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Patton Reed