Beckham Co. OK            LEE HENSLEE
                                      
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   *Note* HENSLEE,Lee b.9 Feb 1900 m.Ima McColum 13 Dec 1920 d.16 Oct
   1921 buried Carter cemetery *Carter,Beckham Co.,Ok.,
   
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   LEE HENSLEE DEAD*Winter gloom was cleared away and the world made
   brighter in the home of Mr.and Mrs. HENSLEE out on their Indian Creek
   farm on February 9th,1900 by the arrival of their son,Lee.As the years
   passed by he could be seen going in and out about his father's
   home,from child-hood he grew into man-hood.
   
   When he considered himself old enough to marry and settle down to a
   life in his own home,he found his ideal in the person of Miss Ima
   McCOLUM (McCOLLOM).They were happily married last December and lived
   happily until his death,which was very sudden.
   
   He was at home at work on the farm when he was alarmed with an awful
   pain in his side.On being rushed to the Tisdal Hospital at Elk City,it
   was discovered that he had a dangerous case of appendicitis.He was
   operated the following morning but it proved to be too late.He died on
   the 16th of October in spite of all the true,trained,and loving hands
   could do for him.His body was turned over to GRUBITZ & Son to prepare
   for burial,which was neatly done.
   
   His remains were shipped to Carter Monday on the noon train,a host of
   friends and relatives went along.When the train arrived at Carter the
   autos were so numerous that it required considerable time to line the
   procession up properly.From the station a long line of cars followed
   the casket to the silent city of the dead.
   
   It was a sad,sad assembly indeed,men,women,and children were shodding
   tears of sympathy.When the services reached the proper point the top
   section of the lid was removed and while we sang some old familiar
   songs the people all formed a line passing slowly by on the south side
   of the casket taking a last look at Lee's remains,the crowd was so
   large (there being at least 1,800 present)and all seemed anxious to
   see.I have never witnessed a funeral in a small town where so many
   were present.
   
   I observed that the relatives were sorely distressed,those who
   attracted my attention most were the father,wife and sister.His wife
   was completly worn out,her self-control was gone and it was only
   through the watchful and patient attention of a few faithful ladies
   and Dr.DENBY that she was able to remain at the grave through the
   service.His sister was sobbing like her heart would break or crying
   right out.The poor father was pale and his whole frame shook at times
   as if he had the palsy.I have been requested to Thank the
   Doctors,nurses and all neighbors and friends for any kindness shown.
   
   I hereby extend my sincere sympathy to all the bereaved ones of his
   family,and pray that God's choicest blessings may ever attend them as
   they complete their journey through life.
   
   Sincerely,
   
   J.A.CULLUM,minister for the Church of Christ,Elk City,Oklahoma