Beckham County, OK - Obits: Joseph J. Means, 1929
24 August 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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MEANS, JOSEPH J.
(28 Nov 1929, Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Roger Mills Co, OK):
Joe Means, well known citizen residing northwest of Cheyenne on Dead
Indian Creek fell dead at his home Friday evening, November 22, 1929.  Mr.
Means had been to Cheyenne that afternoon and was apparently as well as he
had been for some time.  He had eaten supper and was conversing with a man
employed on the farm when he succumbed instantly.  The shock was indeed
great to his family and many friends who could scarcely realize that the
end had come.
Mr. Means had resided at his present home for many years and was well
known.  His home was situated such that travelers in an earlier day found
it convenient as a stopping place and all enjoyed the genial hospitality
extended them.  Mr. Means represented the sturdy pioneer type of man.  He
possessed a frank, open character and was always on the side of right. 
While a small boy he united with the Methodist church and had been a
member of the Methodist church of this city for many years.  He had also
been a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge for many years.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in
Cheyenne in the presence of a crowd so large that the spacious auditorium
of that church could not accommodate the crowd.  The funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. Rhoads, local pastor, after which the Odd Fellows of
Cheyenne conducted their funeral rites.
Mr. Means was about 57 years of age.  He leaves a wife and one son,
Jimmie, besides other relatives.
The entire community realizes the loss of a valuable citizen.

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