Obituaries of John H. Powers - Bell County, TX

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This obituary from a Bell County newspaper is hand-dated April 21, 1921.

The spirit of John H. POWERS was called to the Home Beyond at a little past 
four o'clock this morning. Mr. POWERS had been in ill health for several 
years and for the past several months had been comfined to his home. Death 
came as a release from suffering. John H. POWERS was a member of one of 
Texas' and Bell County's pioneer families. He was born in Belton December 
8, 1858 and has spent his entire life in this city.

In 1879 he was married to Miss Kate CHALK. To them four children were born, 
three of whom survive-Mrs. E.W. FOREMAN of this city, Mrs. George GOTT of 
Temple and Tom POWERS of California. Another son, Jimmie, passed to the 
House above in childhood.

Mr. POWERS was a man who was quiet and unassuming in his manners, but was 
true to every trust imposed in him. Of him it can truly be said that those 
who knew him best loved him best and honored him most. With the widow, 
daughters and son already named there survive fourteen grandchildren, a 
great grandchild, sisters and brothers and many friends who mourn the loss 
of one whom they loved tenderly. Sisters residing in this county are Mesdames 
W.J. STONE and Tom HUGHES of this city. Mrs. Nannie BOND of Temple, and Mrs. 
Louis BROWN of Salado. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon 
at 3:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. W.G. HIGGINS. Among those out of the city 
here for the funeral are two granddaughters, Mrs. Roderick PAGE of Ft. Worth 
and Mrs. George HOGWOOD of Austin.



John Henry POWERS Esteemed Citizen of Belton Dies 
In the passing of this good man Belton loses an honored citizen. J. H. POWERS 
was a good boy, a good man and "as a man liveith, so shall he die." His wife, 
his children, his grand children, brothers and sisters, all rise up and call 
him blessed. John Henry POWERS, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. POWERS, 
deceased was born in Belton December 8, 1858. In his early young manhood in 
1879, he was married to Miss Kate CHALK, of this city; hers was one of the 
finest and best families in this county or state, we can safely say.
There was born to this union four children, Mrs. Eugene FOREMAN of Belton, 
Mrs. George GOTT of Temple, Tom POWERS of Los Angeles, California, who 
visited him during his last illness. There are fifteen grand children and 
one great grand child; three of the grand sons are in the navy. Seven sisters 
and two brothers, together with his estimable wife, are left to mourn the 
loss of this good man. Mr. POWERS having lived here all his life made many 
warm personal friends, who will also sadly miss his familiar form and face. 
All must humbly say, "Thy will be done."

About 6 a.m. this (Thursday mourning) April 21, 1921, all that is mortal of 
the late J.H. (John) POWERS, passed before the Judge Supreme. Mr. POWERS 
reached the mature age of 62 years. During these years he made many true 
friends, both in the business and social world, who now mourn his loss. 
The funeral will be held from the family residence in South Belton, 
Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. HIGGINS, pastor of 
the First Christian church. Interment in South Belton cemetery. The 
active pallbearers: Messrs. Sam S. WALKER, James A. FERGUSON, S.W. MILLER, 
J.E. SUTTON, Geo. W. COLE, Jr., and Bryon HAMMERSMITH. Honorary-Messrs: 
W.S. HUNTER, Thos. YARRELL, Sr., R.E. TULLOCH, Peter HAMMERSMITH, KIRCHNOR 
and BRUCE.