Gonzales Co. TX - Obits: John R. West
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Gonzales Inquirer
February 15, 1928

John R. West Passes in Death

John R. West, one of the valued and faithful employees of the Gonzales Cotton
Mills passed away suddenly Tuesday night at 9 o'clock at his home on the
Waelder highway.  Death of due to heart trouble.
To mourn his passing he leaves his wife, two brothers and two sisters.  Mr.
West came to Gonzales in 1917 from Alabama and has been connected with the
mills ever since.  He was a faithful and trusted employee of the mills and one
of the oldest in years of service, having been 19 years of age (sic--on the
job, I presume DS).
At the time of his death he held a responsible position as second hand in the
weaving room and his passing is sincerely mourned by his fellow workers in the
mill.
The funeral which will be held under the direction of Kleine Brothers funeral
directors, will take place at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.  Services will be
conducted at the family residence by Dr. O. L. Smith, pastor of the First
Baptist Church of this city, after which interment will be made in the City
cemetery.
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Gonzales Inquirer
February 16, 1928

Remains of John R. West Laid to Rest

Many friends gathered at the family residence Wednesday afternoon to pay their
final earthly tribute to the memory of John R. West, veteran employee of the
Gonzales Cotton Mills, who passed away suddenly on Tuesday.
The mills closed at 4 o'clock in deference to his memory and employees
generally attended the funeral.
Dr. O. L. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church, conducted the touching
services.  Warm tribute was paid his life in the talk made in the course of
the service, his records as a good christian and his custom of daily communion
with God through the reading of the holy scriptures were touched upon by Dr.
Smith.  Several of the old time hymns were rendered by the choir.
The remains were laid to rest in the City Cemetery, a brief service marking
the final rites there.
The acting pallbeareres were A. E. Logan, E. O. Moore, Frank Braley, James
Carmack, L. O Talley and A. D. Moose.
Numerous beautiful  floral offereings decked the new made mount, among them
handsome special tributes from the mill management and employees expressive of
the sincere love and regard in which he was held and betokening the warm
sympathy felt for the wife and other loved ones in their loss.
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