Obituaries: George Washington Lockwood, Sabine Parish La.       L-230
Source:  Unknown, Apr 5, 1924
Submitted by: Glenda Myers
              myers@prysm.net


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IN MEMORIAM - GEORGE WASHINGTON LOCKWOOD

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On April 5, 1924 the angel of death, slipped into the home of Mr. N.C.
Lockwood and claimed for its victim, our beloved father, Mr. Geo. W.
Lockwood, who was 70 years of age.  He was in perfect health until he
took the measles about 2 weeks before he died.  He was ill but a short
while and bore his suffering with patience.  All was done for him that
loving hands could do, but God saw fit to call him home, The time had
come for him to make his departure, his life's work in this old world
was ended.  He said he was ready to go that there was nothing in the
way.

Father was converted in early life and united with the Baptist church 52
years ago. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Norsworthy.  To this
union were born 9 children.  Mother and five children have preceded him
to the Celestial city.  Only four children left, 2 sons and 2 daughters,
but a host of grandchildren and many other relatives and friends to
mourn their loss.

Let us, who are yet living down here in this old world prepare to meet
our loved ones in glory.  A few years ago we had a family reunion at
father's home, dear father being there, mother and our oldest sister
were there, whose faces cannot be seen in this world today and oh! What
a grand time we all had together.  We can never have such a reunion in
this world again, but that reunion in the skies, God forbid that our
family circle shall be broken up there.  May we all answer at the last
roll call saved through Jesus blood.

His remains were carried to Mt. Carmel cemetery to await the
resurrection morn.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. C.
Bailey.

We will miss you, dear father,  in the future as on through life we go.
But when our lives are ended as the setting of the sun, we will meet you
yonder when our work on earth is done.

His daughter, Mrs. C. C. Knippers.