Marshall County, Oklahoma Obituary: J.J. Wall - w400

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Ann Wall 
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Source:  Friday, September 3, 1909    Madill, Marshall Co.. Ok
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Last Tribute to J.J. (Grandpa) Walls

One of the largest funeral processions ever seen at Cumberland was that which
gathered at the Baptist Church at that place last Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock
to pay the last tribute of respect to the remains of the late J.J. (Grandpa) Wall,
and followed his body to its resting place in the Cumberland cemetery.

The funeral ceremonies were conducted by the Masonic fraternity of which order Mr.
Wall had been a member for the rise of 51 years.

Several songs were sung, a scripture lesson was read by W. S.  Derrick of Madill,
and a very impressive talk was made by him.  After this J.T. Arrington made a few
remarks on the life work of Brother Wall.

The friends were allowed to take a last or farewell look at the face that
had been so familiar to them in times past but that should be viewed no more on
this earth.  Affectionate and admiring friends lingered long by the bier looking
at the  remains of this venerable citizen through tears which were fast falling
from their anxious eyes.  Sunday School children of all classes, who knew Grandpa
so well and loved him so dearly weeped as though their hearts would break at the
thought of seeing him no more.  Matured women and stout hearted men, the tears
crept unbidden into their eyes when they realized that one of their number who had
done so much and had worked so hard, so faithfully for the upbuilding of society
and the good of his fellows.  If he ever had a critic, he was now turned into
admirer, and he, too, spoke words of commendation and praise.  The most hardened
sinner agreed in the statement that: "Grandpa was a good man."

Such a life brings forth words of commendation; such a life is worthy of
emulation.

J.J. Wall was born in Middle Tennessee, in Marshall county, in the year 1837, on
the 3rd day of March.

When young he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann McGaugh, 1855, who survived
him.  To this union twelve children were born, of whom, Mrs. Bradshaw of Van
Alstyne, Tex., Mrs. J. Southerland of Madill, Mrs. W. A. Davault of Madill, Mrs.
J. W. Willbanks of Ada, and three sons, T.J., J.L. and Will Wall are still
living.  He also raised Mrs. E.T. Haddock, a grand daughter.  At his death he had
thirty-two grand children and three great grand children.

More than fifty years ago grandpa made a profession of religion and joined the
Methodist church of which he has since been a faithful and regular attendant,
being a great worker in all kinds of Sunday School and Church work.

His wife, Grandma Wall, has been a faithful companion indeed.  She rejoiced with
him in prosperity and when the hour of adversity came she was a loving and
affectionate helpmate.  During the few remaining days she has to stay here, loving
hands will do all they can to make her happy.

Note: Mrs. Wall was the prior Mary Ann McGaugh