Obituary for Samuel Alexander Harrell (1836-1913)
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From the papers of Mary Omahundro Hutt Walker

SAMUEL ALEXANDER HARRELL was born Feb. 25, 1836, and died Feb. 29, 1913, age seventy-seven years, nine months, and four days. Mr. HARRELL was marrried to Elizabeth S. CRUME, Nov. 21, 1861. To this union were born five children, one of whom died in infancy, and Mary J. CRUME, who died about seven years ago. The deceased left to mourn his departure, his widow, two daughters, and one son, Mrs. Melvin CRUME, of Winfield, Mo., Mrs. J. H. SNODELL of St. Louis, Mo., and L. J. HARRELL, of Davis Mo. Mr. HARRELL had been a member of Asbury Chapel, Methodist Episcopal church, South for thirty-five years.

He belonged to one of the oldest famiies of Lincoln County, Mo., as does his wife. They had lived practically all their lives in this county. Samuel A. HARRELL was an affectionate father a devoted husband, a good neighbor, and a true Christian gentleman. He was a man of strong convictions, and could not be swerved from what he believed to be right, and ever walked in the path of duty as he saw it. He was a great lover of the Bible, and last winter told his daughter, Mrs. SNODELL that he had read the entire Bible, both the New and the Old Testament, four times. Not only had he read it, but he was delighted to talk about its great truths, and remembered and could quote extensively from it, and sought to put into practice in his daily life and character, its precepts. He very much enjoyed attending divine worship in the House of the Lord, and found great pleasure and delight in the services thereof.

He was a great lover of music, and had some favorite songs, and requested that these three be sung at his funeral, which request was complied with. "Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown," "Leaning On His Everlasting Arms," and "We'll Never Say Good-bye in Heaven." The deceased had also requested that the Rev. Utter preach his funeral, which he did in the presence of many sympathizing friends and relatives of the deceased. He left every assurance that he was ready and prepared for death, for he said to his two daughters, Mrs. CRUME and Mrs, SNODELL months before he died that there was but one God, and His will should be done, and he said to his daughters, Mrs. CRUME, "If I get well it is alright, and if I do not it is alright too." After all there is no higher encomium that can be paid to any man than to have it truthfully said, "He was a good man." This certainly can be said of Samuel Alexander HARRELL. He lived a long and simple life and was dearly loved by those who knew him best. His influence will live on , and while his loved ones and his friends will miss him, they have that expressible consolation that he has entered into that rest and peace which remaineth for the people of God. L.F. Dryden

[Transcriber's Notes:

"Gone But Not Forgotten" Vol 2 page 9 & 13

CRUME (same stone)
Belle Nov. 4, 1886 Sept. 2, 1946
Melvin Aug.20, 1862 Nov. 3, 1943
(she is mentioned in obit) Mary J. W. w/o S. A. & E. S. Harrell

HARRELL (same stone)
Samuel A. Feb. 25, 1836 Nov. 29, 1913
Elizabeth S. Mar. 29, 1844 Mar. 1, 1915 ]

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