Obituary of Hardy Thompson, St. Helena Parish, 8 November 1918
Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by  Jerry Nelson, May, 1999

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Source:  The St. Helena Echo; Greensburg, LA; Fri., Nov. 8, 1918; 
         p. 2


Mr. Hardy Thompson
At 2:25 o'clock Tuesday evening, Oct. 22, 1918, the death angel
gently tapped at the parlor door of Grandpa Hardy Thompson's
heart and claimed the precious soul that was enclosed there.  He
was born Feb. 9, 1846, being seventy-two years, eight months and
eighteen days old when he died.  Deceased was married to Miss
Cordelia Rix, July, 1866.  To that union ten children were born,
four of whom have gone on before.  He leaves a widow, six
children, thirty-six grandchildren and two great grandchildren to
mourn their loss.  Grandpa was a kind and affectionate husband
and father, a loving grandfather and a warm friend to all who
knew him.  He did all that a sinful man could do, that was to
turn to Jesus Christ, which he did 27 years ago.  Grandpa was
always striving to obtain something higher and trying to do
something for the benefit of Christ's kingdom here on earth.  And
we feel that he has not lived in vain for his good work will
continue on.  He was laid to rest in Killian Chapel Cemetery,
Wednesday morning at 11:30 o'clock amid a circle of sorrowing
relatives and friends, with Rev. J. U. Vining of Amite
officiating.  We wish to thank the many friends who assisted
during Grandpa's sickness and death and feel sure that God will
reward them in his own good way.
A Loving Granddaughter

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