Obit: John Roger Matlock; Plain Dealing (Bossier Parish), La. 5-30-1917

Submitted by: Kay McMahan-Noska**
Date: 2-4-1999



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After an extended period of ill health and intense suffering, Mr. John
Roger Matlock departed his earthly life to begin a life of perfect rest
and joy, away from sorrow and suffering. Mr. Matlock was born in
Mississippi, Nov. 14, 1845, and died at the home of his sister in Plain
Dealing, May 30, 1917, thus his age was 71 years. His parents removed
from Mississippi to Bossier Parish  in 1849, and during nearly all of
the intervening years he resided near Red Land.
He had a wide acquaintance throughout this section, and many will
cherish a lasting memory of his deeds of kindness and his wise counsels.
Though his absence is keenly  felt, yet the memory of his sweet  and
comforting life will be left as a monument and solace in all hearts.
Five sons: Charles, John Jr., Grover, Straud, and Robert, Four
daughters: Margaret, Ida, Arminta, & Alice, cherish the memory of their
tender, loving father, while his widow is left to tread the way of life
without his sweet companionable spirit at her side. Also he is missed by
his large circle of 40 living Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, 3
brothers: Hartwell Marion, Asa, & Charles and 3 sisters: Martha, Callie
& Laura, who mourn their loss. But we sorrow not as "those who have no
hope" for, verily, we remember the words of Him who said, "Blessed are
they that die in the Lord."  We feel his assuring promise to return to
earth again and receive us unto Himself. We know that in the realms of
eternal life and joy we shall meet all who are hopeful and trustful in
the Lord. "And there shall be no tears there, neither sorrow nor death."
Dear bereaved ones, we point you to Him who can wipe away all tears.
"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted."
"Farewell, Father, Farewell Father;
Thou hast loved long and well;
How we miss thee, none can tell,
God is with thee; All is well.

Written by: Lillie Roberson Matlock
June 2, 1917~Red Land

(**Note from submitter: Lillie was wife of Robert Emmitt Matlock and daughter-in-law 
of John Roger Matlock. John Roger Matlock's widow was Parthenia Susan
"Thenie" Rodgers Matlock.
John Roger Matlock was a brother to my GG-Grandfather, Hartwell Marion
Matlock. 
-Kay McMahan Noska [1999] )