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Obit of Homer Sigmon - Grady County, Oklahoma

Submitted by:  Sandi Carter   SandKatC@aol.com 
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The Verden News
January 27, 1922


IN MEMORIAM


Homer Sigmon was born in Grady county Oklahoma August 9, 1902.  Died at the 
home of his parents one mile north of Verden January 24, 1922, age 19 years, 
5 months and 19 days.

He was the son of Samuel G. and Lula Sigmon and in addition to his parents he 
leaves to mourn his departure, two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Longnecker, who also 
makes her home with her parents since the death of her husband a few years 
ago, Mrs. Maud Frick of Verden and a host of relatives and friends.  A few 
days prior to his death he had the misfortune to accidentally shoot himself 
through the heel of his foot, from which complications set in, resulting in 
his death.

Homer was just entering young manhood and among those of his age he enjoyed 
the confidence and respect of a host of friends, he was at all times a 
faithful and obedient son and the seat around the family altar thus made 
vacant can never be filled.  No one can explain why a young man of his age 
should be called.  He was sorely needed here.  He was the light of the eyes 
of his parents and the light has now gone out.  To them he was as the 
sunshine is to the world and this eclipse to them brings both darkness and 
chill.

The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon at 
8:00 o'clock, Rev. Taylor officiating.  Songs were touchingly rendered by a 
selected choir, many beautiful flowers covered the casket that held the 
remains of this precious boy.  So large was the attendance that the large 
church building was not able to hold them, all business houses were closed 
from 8 to 4 p. m..

Internment was made in our silent city of the dead, his body being followed 
whither by a large host of sorrowing friends.  May time bring its resignation 
and may the shores of eternity that receives his soul, surround it with 
everlasting sunshine.

Submitted by Sandi Carter