Vermilion County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Spell, Benager - November 18, 1903
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source: The Lafayette Advertiser , December 02, 1903, page 8


Death of Benager Spell. - On Tuesday evening, Nov. 17, at four o'clock, Benager 
Spell passed away, surrounded by his children, grand children, great grand 
children and his devoted wife, who for over sixty years has been a partaker of 
his joys and sorrows. Uncle Ben, as he was called by almost all who knew him, 
was a man of sound mind and good judgement and hence a safe counselar (sic).
He was a man who interested himself in public affairs, and represented the second
ward of this parish for one term as a member of the Police Jury. He was a member
of the Methodist Episcopal Church South for over half a century, and served on the
official board of the church as steward and trustee for several years.

Notwithstanding he was one of the oldest citizens of this parish, up to a month 
before his death,  he could be seen going about looking after the interests of 
his farm. He retained the activity of his mind almost to the last minute of his 
life, being submissive to God's will. He said he would like to live longer; but 
if it was not the Lord's will, he was ready to go.

He leaves behind him seven children, five sons and two daughters, and a host of 
grand and great grand children and his aged wife to mourn his loss; but they are 
not as those who have no hope, being assured that in the morn of the resurection 
(sic) they shall come up together at the great judgement (sic) day to meet to 
part no more. - A.H. 



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