| Obit For | Cornelius Monroe Gurley |
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| Text | Cornelius Monroe Gurley, son of Eliza and Newton Gurley, was born near Purdy, MO., May 4, 1879. He passed away at his home in Exeter February 5, 1949, at the age of 69 years, nine months and one day. Most of his life was lived in Barry County. In 1907, he was united in marriage to Lillis Miller. To this union three children were born. Two sons passed away in infancy. In 1928 he professed faith in Christ, and united with the Baptist church at Exeter, where he remained a faithful member until death. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Norma Smith of Exeter, two brothers, Mack Gurley of Butterfield and H. H. Gurley of Willimington, Calif., and two sisters, Mrs. Tom Shoopman of Bristow, Okla., and Mrs. Emma McClure of Mineral Springs. Also one grandson, Gaylon Monroe Smith, and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, February 7, by the Rev. Chas. VanZandt assisted by the Rev. Homer Ivey. Burial in the Maplewood Cemetery at Exeter, under the direction of the Koon Funeral Service. Research Note: Submitted and printed with permission from Norman Smith. |
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| Date | Feb. 1949 |
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| Submitted by | Jack Fly Norman & Vickie Smith |
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