Beckham County, OK - Obits: Frederick Jewel Pettus, 1911
Friday, 19 Sep 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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PETTUS, FREDERICK JEWEL
(26 Jul 1911, Wednesday, Elk City Record, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Frederick Jewel Pettus, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pettus, died at his home
west of the city Friday after a lingering illness.
Prior to his late illness Fred was a strong robust boy, in perfect health.
 Early last spring he was stricken with muscular rheumatism which
gradually grew on him and on the 9th of April was confined to his bed. 
Everything was done that loving parents and friends could do to alleviate
his suffering and restore him to health but all to no avail.  His
suffering became more intense yet he was patient and remained conscious to
the last.  He became perfectly reconciled and expressed a willingness to
go.
Funeral services were conducted at the home Saturday afternoon conducted
by Rev. E. J. Ewell, pastor of the United Brethren Church, after which the
remains were taken to the city cemetery followed by a large concourse of
sympathizing friends.
Fred was in his eighteenth year and why he was taken from us is one of the
mysteries of our all wise Providence.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank the many kind friends and neighbors for their kindness
during the long suffering and death of our dear son and we feel assured
there is a great reward awaiting you.
J. S. and Hattie Pettus.

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