| Obit For | Thomas "Emmett" McClure |
|---|---|
| Headline | OLD TIME BARRY COUNTY CITIZEN PASSES |
| Text | Another old time citizen has been called hence, the angel of death summoning
him to come and directed his spirit to the land of abode, where it is hoped
he may enjoy sweet rest for he has suffered so long in this life.
Emmett McClure died Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, 1925, at the old McClure home, 4 1/2 miles southwest out on state highway, near where he was born, of tuberculosis, aged 61 years. His daughter Mrs. Wear Lee and husband and relatives had tenderly nursed him, as well as his neighbors, who had contributed much toward attempting to comfort him, but without avail. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. McClure old and respected citizens of this county. Many years ago, he married a Miss Abernathy, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Abernathy, former residents of Exeter and Rocky Comfort and later at Dublin Texas. The husband was a brother of late M.L. Miles and Milton Abernathy former well known citizens of Barry county. To this union one daughter was born, Miss Nora McClure, who later married Wear Lee, who lived with and cared for him during his sickness. He left a brother and sister to mourn his passing, who are John McClure, Frisco agent at Purdy, and Mrs. Coll Arnold residing near the McClure home. Emmett McClure for several years had been in the employ of the Frisco Railroad, as supply man at stations where the agent wanted a lay off or they were short of help. He spent much time in attempting to restore his health, but it had obtained too great a hold on his system. We do not know whether he was a member of any church or not, but he was a believer in the Presbyterian Church. Rev. E.W. Love of Bethany Presbyterian Church of Joplin, conducted funeral services at his late home and the remains were conveyed to Rocky Comfort Cemetery Thursday where they were intered beside his wife. Research Note: Emmett McClure, 1864 - 1925 |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | - |
| Date | September 1925 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate #1
Death Certificate #2 |
| Resource | Scrapbook bought at the estate sale of Vivian Roller |
| Submitted by | Ted Roller |
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