Obituary: Tillman E. Drewett, 1885, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Michael Drewett, 6321 Clegg Rd., Pensacola, FL 32526
Source: The Southern Sentinel, June 26, 1885, Winn Parish, LA
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Obituary of Tillman E. Drewett
        DIED: From lightning stroke, at his house in Winn parish, La., on
Monday, June 22d, 1885, Elder T. E. Drewett.
        It is with sadness and sorrow that it has become our lot to record
the sudden death by lightning stroke, on June 22d last., of our friend and
brother (in Christ) Elder T. E. Drewett.
        The particulars as they are handed to us are about these: On
Monday Elder Drewett was engaged at his well, helping his wife to draw
water, assisting in washing etc. His wife had stepped a few steps from the
well to hang out some clothes; while he remained at the well carrying
water to a tub under a large oak near by. Just at this time the flash of
lightning came and shivered the oak; striking Eld. Drewett also, near the
head, and passed down his body. The lightning tore his hat into atoms; and
also bursted his shoes. His wife was stunned also by the lightning shock,
but soon recovered. Mr. J. W. Shelton happened to be near the place, and
hearing the screams of his wife and children, went to their assistance.
        Elder Drewett was reared in the parish of Winn. He began life in
the Baptist ministry when he was about 20 years of age, in which he has
ever been a faithful servant of the Lord, beloved by all who knew him. He
was yet a young man, about 32 or 33 years of age; and promised a life of
usefulness; which he had been up to the day of his death.
        Many have been the times that we have met Bro. Drewett at the old
Central Association, that we love so well; and on many other occasions we
have enjoyed his company; but that is only to be now a happy reminiscence
of the past.
        He is gone from among us. When we consider that Bro. Drewett was a
young and very useful man to his church and people; his death appears to
be one of those mysterious ways of Providence, that are past finding out;
but the Lord knoweth, and doeth all things well. He leaves a
heart-stricken wife and 5 children, father and brothers, and a host of
friends, to mourn his loss. To all of whom we tender our condolence and
sympathy, in this hour of their bereavement.
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Source: The Southern Sentinel, July 31, 1885, Winn Parish, LA
        Rev. T. M. Wommack, will preach the funeral of Elder T. E. Drewett
deceased, on the first Sunday in September, at Sardis Church, 8  miles
south of Winnfield.
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Source: The Southern Sentinel, Sept 21, 1885, Winn Parish, LA
        Elder T. M. Womack, called on the Sentinel on Monday last, on his
return from Sardis Church, whither he had been to preach the funeral
sermon of Eld. T. E. Drewett, deceased. He reports a large and attentive
congregation, at that place. He also reports that he, assisted by Elds. S.
Deen and L. D. Emmons, has just closed an interesting meeting at Harmony
Grove Church, a considerable revival had taken place, and 5 accessions to
the church.
(NOTE: Tillman E. Drewett was the son of W. H. Drewett and his first wife
Lathame. His brothers were John T., William J., and half brother A. Henry
Drewett. His wife was Susan Francis Martin Drewett, and their five sons
were Levi E., Ira V., William U, Aaron T., and Thomas J. He was born May
9, 1851 in Mississippi, and he is buried in Sardis Cemetery, Winn Parish.)