| Obit For | FLY, William A. |
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| Headline | Hon W. A. Fly Dead |
| Text | Hon. W. A. Fly, a pioneer of this county and one of her most highly honored citizens, passed away at his home in Purdy Tuesday evening February 26 at the age of 91 years, 11 months and 19 days.
Mr. Fly was a native of Tennessee but came to this county with his parents in 1839 and had lived here since that time, making him one of its oldest citizens. He was elected a judge of the county court in 1878 and re-elected to the same position in 1880. In 1884 he was elected to represent this county in the legislature and re-elected in 1886. For years he had been one of the county's most useful and influential citizens. He was the father of Monroe Fly of Purdy, Henry Fly of Monett and Mrs. A. M. Gurley and Miss Mabel fly of Purdy. Funeral services are to be held today, Thursday and interment made at Purdy. #2 William A. Fly Funeral The funeral of W. A. Fly held at Purdy Thursday afternoon was largely although the weather was not favorable for being out. Being one of the county's oldest and one of her most prominent citizens in his days of active life and being beloved by all who knew him the funeral was one of the largest ever held in the county. As a mark of respect the business houses of Purdy were closed during the funeral and the public school was dismissed. Rev. Combs and W. F. Goodnight conducted the funeral in accordance with the plans arranged by Mr. Fly himself. The impressive Masonic ceremony was also used, Sam Douthitt of Pierce City acting as Worshipful Master and members of the Purdy, Monett, Cassville and Pierce City lodges joining in the ceremony. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Republican |
| Date | February 28, 1918, Thursday - #2. March 7, 1918, Thursday |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
