OBIT: Shoptaugh, John 1883, Nelson County, KY

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OBITUARY

John Shoptaugh was born in Nelson county, Kentucky, on the 22nd day of April, 1803, and 
on the 18th day of May, 1883 at his home in the same county he entered into the better life.

For thirty years prvious to his death he had lived the life of an exemplary Christian, and
when the great change came he was fully prepared for it. Being a man of a nuturally 
reserved disposition, he chose a quiet retreat for his home and and a retired place in society
for his station. He was a man of too much modesty ever to make a boast, and of too much wisdom
and courage in designing and executing his plans to make many failures.  He was so well rounded
and developed intellectually, morally and physically taht his life, both as a citizen
and Christian, was tranquil and useful. He was direct in his purpose, sincere in his 
statements, transparent in his conduct, brief in his speech; often saying as much in a 
sentence as others would in a sermon, leaving to his grandsons a legacy of wisdom in the
(sic) direction "to be good boys, make men of themselves and die like Christians". 
He was faithful as a husband, affectionate as a father, loyal as a citizen and truthful 
as a Christian. The last chapters of Revelation describes the beautiful home which he 
repeatedly declared himself to be rady to enter at any time. His place in the community 
will not be easily filled and we who follow after him may freely imitate his example 
without fear of being led astray.

FUNERAL NOTICE.
Yourself and family are respectully invited to attend the funeral of 
MR. JOHN SHOPTAUGH, at 3 o'clock, to-morrow, (Saturday) May 19, 1883, from his residence 
to the Lutheran Church. Funeral services by Rev. Mr. Keller, of Bardstown.

Nelson County, Ky, May 18, 1883. 

Submitted by Shirley Coyle <mailto:Quiltlady35@aol.com>