| Obit For | John Franklin Drinkwater |
|---|---|
| Headline | John Drinkwater Dies Near Exeter, Tuesday |
| Text | John F. Drinkwater, an old and highly respected citizen of Barry county, died at his home three and one-half miles north of Exeter at 12 o’clock Tuesday, May 1 of the infirmities of old age.
He was born of English parents in Illinois, Jan 5, 1841, being 87 years, 3 months and 26 days old at the time of his death. His wife and one son, Mike passed away several years ago. Four sons, Charles, and Ora of California, Homer of Fairview and John of the home address, and two daughters, Mrs. Hettie Howerton of Exeter and Miss Ollie of the home address survive. The funeral was held at the Christian church in Exeter conducted by Rev. C. M. Smith and interment was made in the Maplewood cemetery, under the direction of the Blankenship funeral directors of Purdy. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | May 5, 1928 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | - |
| Submitted by | Barbara Erwin |
