Beckham County, OK - Obits: W. W. Bennett, 1929
19 Aug 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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BENNETT, W. W.
(24 Jan 1929, Thursday, Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
W. W. Bennett was born in UpHolland, England, January 8th, 1848 and on
December 23, 1868 he was married to Ellen Snape, to this union was born 10
children, 9 of them have been laid to rest, only one living, Mrs. Grace S.
 Moorecroft.
Grandpa Bennett was converted when about fifteen years of age in England
and joined the Methodist church and begin a life of active service for the
Lord.  In 1879 he came to America and continued a life of active service
for the Lord and his church.  About twelve years ago he came to this state
and this county and joined the Nazarene Church, his Godly life and service
in connection with this church has been greatly appreciated, he spent
about 65 years of active service in the work of the Lord.
At 1:20 a.m. January 18th, 1929, the death angel called for him, and he
stepped across the Silver Bar to receive his reward.  He leaves a wife,
one child, son-in-law and a host of friends looking forward to the time
when they will meet him in the home of the Redeem.  Age eighty-one years
and ten days..
Funeral services were conducted at the Nazarene Church, Rev. Gilmore,
officiating.