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Obit For John Campbell Lenox
Headline JOHN CAMPBELL LENOX
Text John Campbell Lenox was born March 30, 1876 and died February 4, 1935 at the age of 58 years, 10 months and 4 days.

He was married to Miss Rosa Ellen Evins, February 13, 1904. To this union were born four children three girls and one boy, namely Mrs. Nellie Salmons of Syracuse, Kansas. Mrs. Ella May Salmons of Ingalls, Kansas, Mrs. Faye Wardlow, of Kansas City, Mo., and Gale Lenox of the home.

He was converted when a young man and joined the Methodist church living a devout Christian life until death, testifying that he was prepared to meet his Lord.

He was very patient during his brief illness, realizing the end of his journey on earth was near.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, four children, three grandchildren, his aged father, three brothers and four sisters, other relatives and a host of friends.

His mission on earth is ended by is just beginning in that bright land where there will be no more trials, sufferings or separations.

His passing had left not only vacant place in the home, but will be felt throughout the entire community, as he was ma n who befriended everyone.

For the past nine years he had driven a Seligman school bus, and was a faithful to his task until his health failed him.

His funeral services were conducted at the Rock Spring church, on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Frank F. Fine, assisted by Rev. Burns. Interment was made n the Rock Springs cemetery.
Research Note: Missouri Death Cert. # 4285

Name: John Campbell Lenox

Born: April 4, 1897, MO

Parents: Spencer Harrison and Caldonis (Pettis) Lenox

Died: Feb. 4, 1935 in Seligman, Sugar Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO

Burial was in Rock Springs Cemetery, Barry Co., MO

Barry Co. MOGenWeb Site - Rock Springs Cemetery has birth date same as the obit - March 30, 1876.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Democrat
Date Feb. 14, 1935
Death Cert Link Death Certificate
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Submitted by Barbara Erwin