Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries



The Fairfield Recorder - Friday, February 27, 1925 Page: 1

  MR. JAMES F. READ DIES FROM ILLNESS FOLLOWING ATTACK OF FLU
  James F. Read, aged 49, died at his home a few miles Northwest of Fairfield 
last Friday afternoon, Mr. Read had been up front an attack of flu a few days 
before he was stricken with the illness that caused his death. On Tuesday night 
he was taken sick again, and he rapidly grew worse in spite of every effort,
death occurring about 4:00 in the afternoon, and is reported to have been caused 
by pneumonia.
  His remains were interred in the Stewards Mill cemetery Sunday, Rev. I. O. Dent 
and Rev. Simpson conducting services. He is survived by his wife and two sons. 
One daughter was killed a few months ago when a train struck the auto in which 
she was riding in Dallas. Mr. Read was a good man and a good citizen. He was of 
a quiet, orderly disposition and highly respected by all who knew him. His death
was a great shock to his family and friends.