Beckham County, OK - Obits: James M. Heaton, 1908
19 Mar 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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HEATON, JAMES M.
(29 Apr 1908, Wednesday, Elk City Record, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Died.  On April 25, James M. Heaton was called from earthly labors, after
an illness extending over a period of several years, but until recently
not considered as approaching fatal termination.
Mr. Heaton was born in the state of Indiana, April 25, 1840, moved to
Missouri in an early day.  He married Miss Martha L. Jones in October
1874.  To this union was born three children, all of whom are living.  Mr.
Heaton has lived a consecrated Christian life and died in the faith of the
Lord.  Funeral services were held at the residence, three miles north of
Elk City and the remains intered (sic) in the city cemetery, Rev. W. D.
Joyner, officiating.
OBITUARY.
J. M. Heaton was born in Indiana April 5, 1841 (sic) moved to Missouri
while quite young, was married to Miss Martha L. Jones in October 1874. 
He lived a consecrated christian life for 25 years and died April 25,
1908.
He leaves three children, his wife died in 1882.
The funeral services were conducted at the home three miles north of town
Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by his pastor, W. D. Joyner after which
the body was laid to rest in the Elk City cemetery.

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