J. T. Strickland died suddenly at his home south of town Saturday morning, March 30, at 6 a. m. He retired Friday night feeling well. The next morning his wife called him and hearing no reply, she went to his bedside and found him unconscious. The doctors and neighbors were called in haste, but too late, he was dead.
Jess, as every one knew him, was a good man. He loved his God, family and friends.
He was born in Oneonta, Ala., July 28, 1878, being 50 years, eight months and two days old. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior in 1892, at the age of eight and united with the Methodist Church, and later, Easter Sunday 1910, he united with the Primitive Baptist Church at Mt. Peak, and remained a member there till death.
He was married to Miss Sportsman Morgan April 11, 1906. There were seven children: Hugh of Bay City, Threosia, James Jack, Francis, Margaret Jo of home address, and J. T. Jr., deceased, who died two years ago, Christmas day. He leaves three brothers, Will of Sweetwater, Ellis of Dallas and Berry of Waxahachie.
The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock by his pastor, Elder R. E. Wilson of Mt. Peak, assisted by Elder S. A. Pyane, Jr. of Dallas, services concluded at the cemetery by the pastor of the Methodist Church, Rev. P. H. Gates.
A large crowd of friends and relatives attended the funeral. The large crowd and the beautiful flora offering was an expression of appreciation of a well-spent life. The out- of town relatives and friends were: Mr. and Mrs. Will Strickland, Sweetwater: Mr. and Mrs. Barry Strickland, Waxahachie; Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Strickland, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Luster, Prosper, Texas; Miss Alma Luster, Greenville, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Browning, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Murphree, Mr. and Mrs. Pouncy Murphree, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stout; Mr. H. Burleson of Waxahachie, and Mrs. Edgar Chapel of Dallas.
May the Heavenly Father comfort the bereaved ones in these sad hours.
A good man has gone from our midst. When we analyze the terms of goodness in his life, we find an example that each home would be uplifted, and made blessed and happy by following.
He put Christ first in his life, and the next kin to this was his family and home. He did not have much of this world's riches, but possessed riches untold of Heavenly things. In his patient humble way he went about living each day, trying to follow the pattern our Savior left for mankind.
Blessed are they that die in the Lord, weep not loved ones, when we thing how merciful the Father was to transplant this life without a pain, Heaven is only closer and sweeter, as one more has been added to that Heavenly family. Think of the joys they are enjoying, basking in the sunshine of God's love, where there is perfect love, joy and peace forever.
May the Heavenly Father comfort and bless you in the dark hours.
We wish to express our appreciation and sincere thanks to those who have shown us so much kindness and love in our great sorrow and death of our father and husband. We find it hard to express ourselves, but we appreciate every little kindness, either in word or deed. We pray the Lord's blessing on you.