HARDEMAN COUNTY TN - OBITUARIES - James Hackney 1903
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The Bolivar Bulletin
Friday, August 14, 1903
page 2

On the morning of the 29th of July, 1903, it was the will of our all-wise
creator to let oass from us another of our landmarks, "Uncle" Jim Hackney, and
on the same day, as the sun was sinking beneath the western horizon, his body
was laid to rest in Piney Grove Cemetery, the funeral services being attended by
a large concourse of friends and conducted by Rev. W.Q. Young, pastor of Piney
Grove Church, of which the deceased was a consistent member.

James Hackney was born in Cheatham County, North Carolina, April 10, 1836, and
came to Hardeman County in 1861.  he enlisted in the Confederate service, in a
company organized by Col. Jack Neely at Bolivar, and after one year returned to
his home.  On the 17th of March, 1863, he was married to Miss Fannie Lambert.
Their union was blessed with five children, two of whom survive, John Hackney
and Mrs. J.K. McDaniel.

The subject of this sketch was a good man in word and in deed, kind to each and
every one, and always a pleasant word for all, especially the young and the
doors of his house, like those of his heart, were open to all.  Let me say to
the grief stricken widow, children and grand children, that beyond that "narrow
sea" he now dwells, amid the delightful scenes of the "other shore."  He was of
an unusually different and reserved disposition, hence no reat demonstrations or
profesions marked his associations, but within his breast dwelt generous and
noble impulses.  The great concourse of friends who followed his remains to
their last resting place attest the respect and esteem in which he was held.  He
was a kind husband, indulgent father and grand father.  The heart of the writer
goes out in deepest sympathy to the grief-stricken widow; but we must remember
that earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.  Our comfort is in the
promises of the Saviour, who died to save all who put their trust in Him.

   To God's own will we humbly bow,
      Our will we must subdue;
   On earth, we have no father now,
      in heaven, we have two.
          Mrs. N.M. Perry