| Obit For | Edward D. Olive |
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| Headline | - |
| Text | Edward D. Olive was born in Paris, Tennessee, November 13, 1871 and died January 19, 1911, age 86 years, 2 months and 6 days. He was married May 1, 1897 to Miss Mabel Clarie Peach, at Woolsey, Arkansas. To this union four children were born, three boys and one girl. The eldest 7 years, the youngest 5 months. Besides the wife and children, a father, Rufus Olive, of Paris, Tennessee, and a sister, Mrs. Clayton Watts of Abilene, Texas, are left to mourn his loss. The deceased had been a resident of Monett a number of years and had held a position as postal clerk between here and Paris, Texas. He was highly respected by his fellow workers and all who knew him. The wife loses a faithful husband, the children a good father, his associates a true friend. Though a great sufferer he endured it to the end with great patience. Funeral service ere conducted at the family residence, 7:29 Euclid Avenue. The sermon was preached by Rev. England, of the M. E. Church South and interment was made in Fayetteville, Arkansas beside his mother who preceded the deceased three years ago this February. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Monett Times |
| Date | Jan. 24, 1911 |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | The State Historical Society Microfilm, Columbia, MO |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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