| Obit For | Hiram Casteel Metcalf |
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| Headline | Obit. |
| Text | Mrs. Geo. Peerson returned home Wednesday from Purdy, Mo., where she had been at the bedside of her sick father, who passed away Monday evening, June 7, at 6:30 o'clock. The death angle visited the home of J.M. Jones of Purdy, Mo., and claimed one among the noblest and sweetest fathers on earth. Hiram Metcalf was born January 2, 1833, died June 7, 1920, age 87 years, 5 months, and 5 days. He was born and reared in Lurel County, Kentucky and was married to Mary Ann Gabbard, who preceded him to the home of eternal life 36 years ago. He united with the Primitive Baptist Church when a young man and has lived a pure and steadfast Christian life in love for his Master. He traveled the rugged paths of life and until time to cast all burdens away and the Good Lord said, "Come," he was ready with the bright face of an angel to welcome the eternal rest. He requested his children to be good to each other as he could not take them with him. There was not one flower that covered his casket that was more pure and sweeter than his noble life. He left nine children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure, but we feel our loss is for his eternal gain. Bro. Godnight of Purdy had charge of the funeral services which was delivered in the pure spirit. Deceased was a Union soldier in the Civil war, was 1st Lieut. in Co., E, 47th Regiment of Kentucky of Capt. H.J. Clark's infantry volunteers. He is the father of twelve children, nine of whom survive him, four boys and five girls, who are: Elijah of Cassville, Mo., Elisha of Powell, Mo., Ruben of Shade, Ky., John of Irvin, Ky., Mrs. Fred Pond of Vinita, Oka., Mrs. A.J. Land of Neosho, Mo., Mrs. S.L. Lady of Powell, Mo., Mrs. Geo. Peerson of Springdale, Ark., and Mrs. J.M. Jones of Purdy, Mo. He was grandfather to 73 grand children, 101 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. His grandchildren acted as pall bearers. The casket was covered with the most beautiful flowers from friends. He was loved by all who knew him. We feel that our loss is only Heaven's gain. May God bless and help his loved ones in their hours of bitter sorrow. A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, That never can be filled. HIRAM METCALF DEAD Once more the death angel has visited us and taken a good citizen and father after a lingering illness of four weeks. On June 7th his spirit took its flight to a better world above. Hiram Metcalf was born in Laurel county, Kentucky, in 1833. Died June 7, 1920, aged 87 years, 5 months and 5 days. He was married to Mary Anne Gabbard and to this union was born 12 children, nine of whom survive the father, his wife and three children having preceded him to the glory world. He professed faith in Christ at an early age and had lived a true Christian life. He will be sadly missed for to know him was to love him. He bore his suffering with patience. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.M. Jones, at Purdy where he had lived for nine years. He leaves the following children: Elijah of Cassville, Elisha of Powell, R.P. and John of Irvine, Ky.; Mrs. Fred Pond of Vinita, Okla., Mrs. A.J. Land of Neosho, Mrs. S.L. Lady of Powell, Mrs. G.M. Peerson of Springdale, Ark., and Mrs. J.M. Jones of Purdy. He leaves 73 grandchildren and 101 great grand children and 5 great great grandchildren. His body was laid to rest in the Clark cemetery, following funeral services conducted by Rev. Francis Goodnight. The heartfelt thanks of the children and other relatives is extended to all who gave assistance during his illness and at his death. Contributed. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | - |
| Date | June 1920 |
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| Resource | Newspaper |
| Submitted by | Patty McWilliams |
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