Morris Co., TX - Obits: J. S. Smithson ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: John Wardlow USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** Funeral Services Held At Cason For J. S. Smithson, 69 1938 J. S. Smithson, 69, died at his home in Cason at 10:00 o'clock Friday morning. He had been in ill health the past two years, and had been confined to his bed for about two months. Mr. Smithson was born in Alabama, and came to Texas in 1902. He was married to Miss Pettie Williams 35 years ago. He had been a member of the Baptist Church since early life. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Cason, with Rev. J. W. Reeder of Hughes Springs, pastor of the Cason church, and Rev. C. L. Porter, pastor of the Baptist Church at Hughes Springs, conducting services. Burial followed in the Blevins Cemetery, Cason. Pallbearers were Jeff Montgomery, Clyde Littlefield, Finch White, Walter Henderson, Frank White, and W. R. Fielder. Survivors include the wife, four children, Jewel and Samuel Smithson of Cason, Mrs. Therman Moore of Odessa, and Mrs. R. C. Johnson of Hamilton.