WACO TIMES-HERALD Friday, July 4, 1924 Death Thursday Eve of A. B. Mickle, Well Known Texas Pioneer Illness of lengthy duration resulted in the death Thursday night at 7:30; of A. B. Mickle, aged 88. He died at his home one mile south of Waco on the Robinson road. The funeral took place Friday afternoon at 4:30, services to be conducted in the cemetery at Robinson by Rev. C. G. McRhee, pastor of the Church of Christ here. The cortege left Compton's funeral home at 4. Active pallbearers were: W. M. Robbins, Robert Hatter, Leonard Anderson, T. W. Warrwick, Joe Moore and Charlie Meyer. Honorary: J. W. Tabor, J. W. Barnes, Archie Thomas, Dr. E. L. Wedemeyer, Sid Stewart, A. B. Byrrell and F. M. Boyd. Born in Clarksville, Tenn., Mr. Mickle served in the Confederate Army under the noted cavalry leader, Gen. N. B. Forrest. Immediately after the end of the civil war he came to Texas, locating at Mooresville, in Falls County. From that place he went to Port Lavaca, and six years ago he came to Waco, having been a resident of McLennan County since that time. Mr. Mickle was known to a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was a true gentleman of the old south, a man who endeared himself to all by his innate goodness and many noble characteristics. Besides his wife Mr. Mickle is survived by two sons, R. E. Mickle, Waco; W. E. Mickle, Port Lavaca and one brother, M. C. Mickle, Comanche.