Obituary: P. T. Killion, 24 May 1898 - Smith County, TX Contributed by Vicki Betts 11 January 2003 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************************** TEXAS CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, August 18, 1898, p. 14, c. 1 KILLION.—Died May 24, 1898, P. T. Killion at the home of his youngest son, Milton, aged seventy-six. He was born in Blount County, Ala.; came to Texas at nine years of age; lived in Anderson County, where his father was killed by the Indians. He leaves six children and several grandchildren to mourn their loss. All his children are members of the Methodist Church, the Church he loved so well, having been a consistent member fifty-six years. He died as he lived, in love with all men and his Redeemer. His last conscious words were to the audience at a prayer-meeting just a short time before his death, and as he approached the chilly waters of death his face lit up with a heavenly smile, and he requested all who would meet him in heaven to give him their hand. Saint and sinner responded. I never saw a more impressive scene. He was interred at Liberty Hill Cemetery. His grave was left covered by flowers brought by the little children. Oh! how sad to part with him for a short time, but we will meet all after awhile. By one who loved him and nursed him. C. D. SMITH. Tyler, Texas.