| Obit For | William Harvey McClure |
|---|---|
| Headline | HARVEY MCCLURE DEAD |
| Text | Another splendid citizen and Christian gentleman has answered the summons and the sprit has bone to mingle with those gone before, where he will bask in the sunlight of the Great Redeemer for a well spent life on earth. He stood right in the estimation of all acquainted with him. His honesty and good purposes were never questioned. He was a good husband, a loving father, kind and gentle to all his neighbors. His life is worthy of emulation.
William Harvey McClure was born in Tennessee, Nov. 16, 1838, and died at his home in Exeter, Mo., August 7th, 1920, in his eighty second year. His parents moved to that vicinity when he was still a child, settling on the head of Shoal Creek. They were among the early pioneers to venture into this part of the west, and his early manhood was spent under the hardships and dangers suffered by men who conquered the wilderness. At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted in the Confederate army and served three years with the southern forces, was in several engagements and bearing wounds received in support for the cause he considered right. He served in Capt. James Montgomery’s Company and Jas. D. Wooten of Wheaton, George Hubbert of Neosho, Daniel and John Warren of near Exeter, Thos. J. McClure of Exeter, Samuel J. McClure of Seligman, Jos. McCary of near Exeter, were members of the same company. October 25, 1866, he was married to Elizabeth B. Warren and to this union five children were born, Charles Henry died at the age of 12, and Francis Edna at the age of sixteen months. His wife and three sons, J. W., J. A., and C. E. McClure, all of Exeter, survive him. The last years of his life, were years of afflictions, being blind for six years and suffering the aliments of age, but all were borne with patience and submission. He was converted and baptized in 1863 near Shreveport, La., uniting with the Army church and through his life he lived an upright and Christian life. Death came peacefully to him, and he met it with faith and fortitude. He leaves behind the heritage of a life well spent and a host of friends and neighbors to mourn his passing. He was without malice, and may his gentle, kindly life be an example and an inspiration. Funeral services were conducted at Concord church, Sunday, Aug. 8th by Rev. George Regain of Exeter, who delivered an appropriate and consoling address. Prayer was offered at the grave by Capt. James Montgomery under whom the deceased served during the war. The venerable Captain bore eloquent witness to the character and fidelity of the deceased amidst the perils of war. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | August 14, 1920 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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