Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


[His marker at Rehobath/Rehoboth cemetery marks him as H.W. while the obituary
lists him as W.H. ]

Fairfield Recorder newspaper - July 29, 1898 issue

Young Locals
July 27, 1898

It is [with] regret that we chronicle the death of W.H. Granberry, who quietly
passed away on the 23d inst. at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Medaris.
Bro. Granberry had been in failing health for some time and his death was not
wholly unexpected. Our community has lost in him a good citizen, the church a
faithful member and the Sunday school a good councilor.  He frequently spoke of
death saying it had no terror for him and a few days before he died he asked the 
minister and church members to pray for him that he might if possible recover,
but for the will of God to be accomplished and he would be contented. He studied
his bible, attended church and Sunday school and often he would advise the young
people of his acquaintance to obey God and live up to their duty. He leaves an
aged companion and two children to mourn the loss of husband and father. To them
we would say, weep not as those who have no hope for you know where your treasure
is, and some day is "sweet beyond" there will [be] a grand reunion; there will be
no more parting and "while tears are wiped away".