Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm Contibuted by: Sharon Hackworth , http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wcmc/index.html ************************************************************************ Obituary, Clayton McGhee, Wayne County Journal December 24, 1903 The death angel has visited one of the best homes in Greenville, and his coming was almost announced and unknown until his arrival. Little Clayton McGhee, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. U. W. McGhee, died Friday evening at their home in this city. He died of croup and was only sick a few hours. He commenced to choke while at school and was hauled home at 2:00p.m., and died 5 hours later. The best medical aid that could be procured in town was summoned and every attention that could bestowed on anyone was given him up to the time of death. He was a manly little boy of 13 years, and was the pride and joy of fond and devoted parents who used every effort to have him grow up to be a useful and prominent citizen. The sudden ending of little Clayton’s life was a blow to the fond parents, the pain and sorrow of which words are inadequate to explain. The fond parents are almost prostrated with grief at the sudden parting with their only son and fondest hope of this life. The funeral was held at the family cemetery on Mr. McGhee’s farm, in Jefferson Township, Sunday evening. The whole community was shocked at the sudden death of little Clayton, who was a favorite with all who knew him, and every citizen of our town join in extending to the grief- stricken and sorrowing parents their deepest sympathy and condolence in this their sad hour of bereavement. Weep not dear parents, and take consolation in the following lines: All who mourn may comfort find, In hoping good will follow ill, For God still reigns and we should bow In calm submission to His will. Let the words “God’s will be done,” Our watchword ever be, Each day may find us better Like him “Nearer My God To Thee.”