Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries



Streetman News newspaper of Streetman, Texas - July 31, 1939 issue


JAMES RICHARD HAWTHORN

  On the nineteenth day of August 1938 [*1*] James Richard Hawthorn was instantly
killed in an automobile accident.
  His approach unheralded, the message of death with one swift stroke ended the 
earthly career of this man at a time which would seem to us to have been the 
meridian of his usefulness. It is not for us to understand the inscrutable ways
of Providence, and we bow in humble submission to the will of him whom we are
taught doeth all things well.
  It is appropriate that the Directors of the First National Bank of Streetman,
Texas, take note of this unfortunate event. Mr. Hawthorn was a director in this 
bank for many years and actively participated in the management of its affairs.
  He was a son of the old South and was thoroughly imbued with its traditions 
and ideals; and it may be said of him that he was a typical Southern gentleman,
we applaud him for his sincerity, praise him for his uncompromising honesty, and
rate him at the top for his many eminent and courageous characteristics. Insofar 
as to material things of life were concerned, he was a self-made man, and by his
prudence and industry attained a fair degree of this worlds goods.
    He was at all times active in every enterprise that tends to civic betterment
and moral uplift of his community. He stood at all times for the things that was
right and for the cause that was righteous. He was active in his Church, its
work, and for the cause of his Lord, it being the pride and joy of his life, to be
useful in his cause. And in all walks of life he rose to the full measure of the
stature of a man.
  As our business associate we, shall miss his wise counsel. Those of us who were
fortunate enough to be thrown with him daily, appreciated him truly. We are
grateful for having known him and having the privilege to call him friend, to
counsel with him over our daily problems to absorb his wisdom, and to emulate
his splendid example. He was a devoted husband, a kind neighbor and a most
estimable citizen in his social and business affairs. His loss is deeply felt by
his devoted wife, and by the host of friends that he had in this community and
county.
  That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this Board, and
copy thereof be furnished to his surviving wife. 
   R. C. Cole, 
   Wayne Milligan,
      Committee.         

  *1* = His obituary was published almost a year after his death.  Dates look 
incorrect, but were double-checked.