Jack County, TX - Obituaries - J. Graham Willis ************************************************************************************* This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************************* The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, March 9, 1893 Died The community was shocked on Wednesday to learn of the death of J. Graham Wills of pneumonia, after a short illness. He was buried this morning by the Masons and Knights of Pythias, both of which orders he was an active member. His death cast a gloom over the entire community, for he was universally respected and beloved. J. Graham Wills Resolutions Adopted by Fort Richardson Lodge No. 320 Jacksboro, Texas March 9, 1893 Resolutions adopted by Lodge No. 129 Knights of Pythias The subject of this sketch was born at or near Trevillians, in Laura county, Virginia, on 15 April 1861, and was consequently, at the time of his death nearly 32 years of age. He came to Jacksboro in the fall of 1885, and at once entered into the employ of J.W. Knox, and continued with him, and with McComb, Eastin & Know until last summer, when he formed a partnership with J.J. Atkinson in the family grocery business, buying out that part of the business of the firm above mentioned. He joined Fort Richardson Lodge A.F. & A.M. about a year after locating here, and the K. of P. on their organization; and in the fall of 1889 married Miss Lulu Atkinson, who with one charming little girl survive him. From the moment of his arrival among us until the last hour of his life, Graham Wills commanded the love of all who knew him intimately, and the respect of every one who was acquainted with him. His wife and child and brother have the heartfelt sympathy of the community and his memory will long be kept green in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, and who will miss his cheery smile and kindly presence.