OBITUARY: Harrison Smith, 23 Mar 1980 - Smith County, TX Submitted by Vicki Betts 7 December 2002 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************************** TEXAS CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE, May 22, 1890, p. 7, c. 5 SMITH.—Bro. Harrison Smith fell asleep in Jesus at his home in Tyler, Texas, March 23, 1890. He was born in Upson county, Georgia, March 30, 1829. Being raised by a very pious mother, he was led to the Savior by the impressions made upon him in his early manhood. He joined the M. E. Church, South, at Florence, Georgia in 1866. In this church he lived until God called him to his home in heaven. He moved to Texas and settled at Troupe in 1877. From here he moved to Tyler, uniting with the church at this place, his name being the first upon the register of Cedar Street Mission. By this little organization he stood, and for it he worked and prayed. He rejoiced over its prosperity, and wept over its misfortunes. He was always in his pew at the hour of worship, ready to sing, pray or tell to the world what Jesus had done for his soul. he was one of our most faithful stewards and trustees. We feel that our little band of soldiers has lost one of its bravest and most valiant men. But his Captain called him and he calmly and cheerfully laid down his armor, sheathed his sword and called his friends and relatives around him to say farewell; and, as they stood weeping around his dying couch, he said: "Weep not for me, for the love of god fills my soul, and heaven seems nearer than ever before. Yes, I can almost catch the strains of music that float through the beautiful gates that stand ajar for me." And so on in this happy state he remained until he passed away as one falling asleep. His bereaved family have our sympathies and prayers. May the Lord comfort them in all of their troubles. O. C. FONTAINE, P. C.