The Teague Chronicle - May 31, 1918 edition

Death of G. A. Beene

G. A. Beene 56 years of age died at the family home here at 10:40 pm Sun., May
26. Death being caused from paralysis from which he had suffered more or less
the past two years. Funeral services were held at Salem cemetery four miles
south of Teague, at 4:00 Mon. afternoon. Services being conducted by Elder
Wilse Bowers of near Fairfield. Interment was made at 5:00.

Mr. Beene is survived by his wife and two children, Floyd, an eighteen year old
son, a daughter, Miss Angie, a 1918 graduate of Teague high school. Three
brothers also survive, W.P. Beene of Teague and Jack and Winfield of New Hope
and several sisters.

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The Teague Chronicle - June 7, 1918 edition

Obituary

It is with a sad heart that we chronicle the sad death of almost lifelong
friend and neighbor, G.A. Beene which occurred May 26, 1918. The deceased was
born in Itawamby Co. Miss. Aug. 13, 1861, hence at the time of his death he was
56 years, 9 months , and 13 days of age. He came with his parents to Freestone
Co. in the year 1867. He had lived here almost all his life. He was married to
Miss Lydia Wilbank Dec. 5, 1897. To this union two children were born, Angie
and Floyd. He did not belong to any church but was an ardent believer in the
Primitive Baptist doctrine. About two years ago deceased was stricken with
paralysis from which he never recovered. He bore his affliction with Christian
fortitude ever looking to Him who doth all things well. He was laid to rest in
the Salem cemetery surrounded by a host of friends and relatives who mingled
tears of sorrow together with floral offerings to token of their heartfelt
sorrow but a loss of a departed relative and friend. Rev. Wilson Bower
conducted the funeral service speaking words of condolence to the sorrowing
relatives and friends. It was the writer's good pleasure to be intimately
acquainted with deceased from his early boyhood days to the time of his sad
demise. He was a loyal citizen, a true friend and one who believed in the
golden rule. He was ever ready to administer to the wants of the needy and was
a devoted husband and a loving father. Sleep on dear friend and take your rest.
God called you away, he thought it best. Then let us bow in submission to His
will although a place in the home is vacant we cannot fill.

A neighbor and friend