Hopkins Co., TX - Obit - Joe Averitt ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: June E. Tuck USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** From the files of June Tuck AVERITT, JOE - Pioneer citizen of Sulphur Springs was crushed to death Monday night in the seed house of the Sulphur Springs Cotton Oil Mill. Mr Averitt was working on the night shift. The accident occurred about 11:30. Sam Furney was working in the front end of the building when the seed caved in on Mr. Averitt in the rear part of the building. Mr. Furney rushed to him and succeeded in removing part of the seed from Mr. Averitt who was still breathing. Being unable to extricate the body, he went for help, and a second cave-in smothered Mr. Averitt before Mr. Furney returned. He was 72 years old having been born in Mississippi in 1861. He came to Hopkins County early in life, where he continued to make his home until his death. He was married to Miss Beulah Bernard who died more than twenty years ago. To this union the following children survive: Mrs. J. M. Cline of Dallas, Mrs. A. E. Dickerson of Vernon, H. J. Averitt of Saltillo, and Mrs. Jimmy Smith of Midland. He also leaves two brothers and one sister, Jim Averitt of Edna, Texas, Arthur Averitt of Three Sands, Okla., and Mrs. Jess White of Hugo, Okla. After the death of his first wife, he was married to Mrs. S. L. Perryman, who, with three step-children, survive. Mrs. Viola Hodge of Denison, Mrs. James Byers of Irving and Robert Byers of Vicksburg, Miss. Funeral services were held at the family residence on Jackson street with Rev. H. R. Long in charge of service. Interment followed in the City Cemetery. (Paper dated Sept. 22, 1933)