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Obit of Claude Swain - Grady County, Oklahoma

Submitted by:  Sandi Carter   SandKatC@aol.com 
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The Verden News
March 31, 1916


CALLED AWAY


Claude Swain, son of Mrs. Florence Swain, was born at Moody, Texas, October 
29, 1900.  He was ten years of age when his parents came to Oklahoma.  He 
died Sunday, March 26, 1916, at the home of his mother in Verden, death being 
due to pneumonia.  Age, 15 years and 5 months.  His death was preceded just 
one week by that of his younger brother, Roy.

Claude was converted and always lived an upright Christian life.  He was a 
boy of noble character and was beloved by all who knew him.  One of the 
strongest points of his character was great love for his mother.  He was an 
honest and faithful young man, a kind and obedient son, and a good and loving 
brother.  Besides his mother he leaves a father, three brothers and one 
sister and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss.

Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 4:00 o'clock Monday 
afternoon, conducted by Rev. P. F. Harman and his body laid to rest by the 
side of his brother in the Verden cemetery.

CARDS OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the kind neighbors and 
friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved sons and 
brothers.  Mrs. Florence Swain and family.

Submitted by Sandi Carter