Beckham County, OK - Obits: George F. Smith, 1921
Monday, 17 November 2008
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SMITH, GEORGE F.
(6 Jan 1921, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
G. F. SMITH DEAD
Another sad death occured in Elk City Monday morning, January 3rd, when G.
F. Smith passed away, after an illness of over a week, from smallpox.  A
short time before he had suffered from other illness and his condition was
such as to make it impossible for him to overcome the effects of the
disease which caused his death.
The news of his death brought sorrow to all, for he was one of Elk City's
best men, known to young and old.  For sometime, Mr. Smith had been
conducting a shoe shop on North Main street.  He was ever of a cheerful
nature and his friends were always greeted heartily by him.  The children
loved to call him "Daddy" Smith, for he was always so kind to them and
they felt they had indeed lost a friend and expressed great sorrow when
they heard of his passing away.
The funeral, which was private on account of the disease, was held Monday
afternoon at the cemetery, in charge of Grubitz & Son.  Rev. Hamilton
spoke a few words.  Beautiful flowers from friends were placed on the
grave.
George Franklin Smith, son of Elcana and Martha Smith, (born) in Meridian,
Mississippi, September 28, 1862, died at Elk City, Oklahoma, January 3rd,
1921.  He was married to Alvoretta Gilbert in December 1883.  She passed
away November 5th, 1895.  Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith. 
One child, Jennings Smith, an infant, died November 25, 1895.  Six
children are left to mourn the death of a devoted and loving father:  Mrs.
Alice Hill of Roff, Okla.; Mrs. Mollie King, Elk City; Mrs. Mina Johnson,
Bessie, Okla.; and three sons, Thomas, Frank and Cleveland Smith who live
at Springfield, Colo.
Mr. Smith had been a faithful member of the Baptist church for many years.
 He loved music and was a good singer, always being in his place in the
choir when able to be there.
(6 Jan 1921, Thursday, Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, OK):
W. E. Smith, wife and daughter, Miss Gertrude, of Easterly, Texas, spent
the past week with their son, A. N. Smith and family, of Sayre.  W. E. and
family visited Sayre after attending the funeral of Mr. Smith's brother,
G. F. Smith of Elk City, whose death occured there from the effects of a
case of smallpox.  G. F. Smith was fifty years old at his death.
(21 Jan 1921, Friday, Southwest Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
RESOLUTIONS OF ELK CITY LODGE NO.  221
In honor and memory of our beloved brother, G. F. Smith, who answered the
death summons January third, 1921, the following resolutions were adopted
by the Elk City Lodge No. 221, I.O.O.F. of Elk City, Oklahoma.
Whereas, the Divine Ruler of heaven and earth has seen fit to call from us
our beloved brother, G. F. Smith, and
Whereas, we are again reminded that death is no respecter of persons and
that we must all bow in submission to God's holy will.
Therefore, be it resolved that we, the members of Elk City Lodge No. 221,
I.O.O.F. extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones and point them to
their loving Savior as their Comforter in this hour of sadness; and,
Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to each of
his bereaved children and that they be published in the home papers and in
the Oklahoma Odd Fellow, and also be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge.
In Friendship, Love and truth.
Sam Crabtree
I. P. Crisp
J. L. Snyder, Committee.

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