Obituary for Henry Massie (1840-1909)

Attributed to the Elsberry Democrat.

From the clippings of Shirley (Massie) Simms

Henry MASSIE, a pioneer resident of Lincoln County, died at his home in New Hope Monday afternoon, following a brief illness of heart trouble. He was apparently in good health until that morning when he complained of feeling ill. He gradually grew worse and expired during the afternoon. He was born near Brussells sixty-nine years ago, was a highly respected citizen and had been a member of the Methodist church, for nearly half a century. His remains were buried in Asbury cemetery Tuesday afternoon. He is survived by a widow, four sons and three daughters. (1908) Henry F Massie.

Death has visited our neighbourhood and taken one among the oldest and best of our citizens from the walks of men. Henry F. MASSIE, the subject of this sketch, was born April 7, 1840 in Virginia, and came with his parents to Missouri in 1856. He was married to Emma A. DRYDEN, daughter of John DRYDEN, on the 22nd day of January, 1862. To this union were born nine children- five sons and four daughters. The children all survive the father, except Addie, who died in infancy, and James, who was taken home at the age of eight years. Those who are left to mourn the loss of a dear father are, Edgar F. Charles G, William H, Mrs Ola REED, Mrs Nellie MARTIN, Carrie, Mary and Claude M. Brother MASSIE united with the M E Church South at the age of 24 years and lived a devoted Christian life. Although sorely afflicted, we never heard him complain of his lot, but he was always cheerful, a kind and loving husband; a gentle, indulgent father, and a good neighbour, loved and respected by all who knew him. Jan 11, 1909, when the Lord said to him, "It is enough, come up higher," his spirit winged its way to that home prepared for the faithful and left these dear ones to mourn this heavy loss. Dear wife, sons and daughters, he has gone home and will watch and wo…(the rest is indecipherable)

File submitted to HERITAGE PAGES of LINCOLN COUNTY, MISSOURI by Shirley (Massie) Simms, 29 July, 2004.

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