St Landry County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Hawkins, Dr. Josiah E. October 20, 1908
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St. Landry Clarion (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, October 31, 1908, Image 4

Dr. J. E. Hawkins.

In the ceaseless war of the fell destroyer Death upon humanity, another 
useful life has run its course long before in our expectations its bright 
period of earthly existence should have been completed.

At the family residence, in Bayou Chicot, on Thursday, Oct. 22nd, 1908, at 8 
o'clock a. m., Dr. J. E. Hawkins succumed to a stroke of paralysis.

He entered the dark valley in the faith that there was light and life 
beyond. On Saturday before he was stricken down he picked out the place 
where he desired to be buried. Perhaps then the voice of the shoreless ocean 
he was soon to sail had fallen upon his ear.

In his family relations the kindness which he manifested everywhere became a 
very tender affection. His home was the abode of reciprocal and self-denying 
service. Those who entered it always found an atmosphere of peace. In public 
life he was industrious and faithful to the trust he had undertaken. As a 
physician he stood as a peer in his profession.

He was a man of great kindness of heart; his sympathy with men was large and 
wide. He had not only a kindly face and a cordial greeting, but was ready 
and prompt in helpful deeds.

He took a great interest in the young men and by hopeful counsel and 
substantial aid did much to advance the fortunes of many who came to him for 
help.

The opinion of good people always afforded the liveliest satisfaction and he 
constantly had in view the desire to so conduct himself as to bring no 
reproach upon himself and to meet high opinions of good men.

Those who enjoyed his confidence and friendship and who loved him for his 
estimable qualities and so profited by his wisdom and experience sincerely 
mourn his loss. But he is not lost to them. He is still with them in a 
bright and endearing example.

He has left to the country the legacy of a well spent life.

To the youth of the country, he leaves an example of industry, of 
perseverance, of honesty, of patriotism and success to inspire them with 
lofty and ambitious purposes.

S. AND E.

A Tribute.

Glenmora, Rapides Parish, La, Oct. 25th, 1908.

Dear Editor of the Clarion. - Will you please allow me space in your 
valuable paper to offer my last tribute of respect to the memory of Dr. J. 
E. Hawkins, of Bayou Chicot, La. None of us are perfect, and while he was 
not without his faults, his virtues were many. Many are the poor orphans he 
has lifted from the mire and through his noble generosity, helped them to 
useful and honorable walks in life. He judged not one by appearances only, 
but gave them credit for their true worth. He was ever a friend to the poor 
and needy. He has lived a long and useful life and the Lord has seen fit to 
call him home; and when he is summoned before the bar of God to give an 
account of his deeds, may only the good be remembered, is the sincere wish 
of one whom he befriended when a little orphan girl.

A FRIEND.

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