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Obit For James Franklin Goostree
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Text James Goostree, one of Barry county’s successful farmers, passed away at his home about three miles north of Exeter, Saturday, march 19, 1938, following an illness of several months. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Exeter, Monday afternoon, March 21. The services were conducted by Rev. Chas, Vanzandt, assisted by Rev. O. M. Ennes and Rev. Chas McNabb. A very large crowd attended the funeral. Six nephews, sons of the late John Goostree, brother of Mr. Goostree, were the pallbearers: Horace, Ozzie, Home, Ottis, Dennis and Floyd Goostree. Burial was made in the Maplewood cemetery at Exeter, the Blankenship-Barr funeral services in charge.

James Franklin Goostree was born on Shoal creek in Barry County, northwest of Exeter, July 13, 1860. his age 77 years, 8 months and 6 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Frona Antle, March 13, 1887. To them five children were born, two of whom preceded him in death. Surviving of the immediate family are the widow, and three sons: Emmett, Walter, and Alton, all of this community. He is also survived by two grand children, and a sister, Mrs. Vesta Brattin who lives at McAllen, Texas. He was converted at the age of 37 and united with the New Hope Baptist church northwest of Exeter, and continued his membership with that church. Mr. Goostree had long been reorganized as one of the county successful farmers and a substantial citizen.
Research Note: Death Cert.# 10037

Name: James Franklin Goostree

Born: July, 13, 1860, MO

Parents: Elick and Mary (Duncan) Goostree
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Republican
Date Mar. 24, 1938
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Submitted by Barbara Erwin