The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
April 21, 1926
Page 3
Column 3James W. Parker
James W. Parker was born January 3, 1842 in the state of Tennessee and passed away April 5, 1926. He came with his parents to Illinois in the year of 1846, living in Hancock county where he resided until his death.
On March 21, 1861 he was united in marriage to Eliza Bloyd who departed this life March 18, 1899. To this union one child was born on December 20, 1865, namely Rebecca, who lived to the age of thirteen years.
This good man united with the Methodist church at the age of 30 years and remained a faithful and loyal christian man the rest of his life. He was always a lover of that which was for good and uplifting to a higher and nobler life in Christ, without wavering from his firm faith in his God, his best and tried friend whom he trusted at all times, even in affliction and suffering, he held on with a firm grip of faith to the end. Such was the life of J. W. Parker.
He was united in marriage the second time to Mrs. Emma Langley who is left to mourn the loss of a dear companion. He is also survived by two brothers, C. Z. Parker, of Phillips county, Kansas, and Lemuel Parker and one sister, Mrs. Ada Wright both living near Fountain Green. There are also five step children, namely, Mrs. Alice Wilson, Plymouth; Albert Langley of Spearville, Kansas; Alfred Langley of Fandon, Ill.; Mary Groves of Carthage and May Boston of Arbela, Mo., besides a host of nephews, nieces and very dear friends who will miss his always smiling face and sunny disposition.
We can truthfully say that a good man has been taken from us, one who we will miss so much in daily life, but God wanted him and he was ready to go. Good bye dear brother, friend and neighbor, sweet be your rest, and await our coming.
Very beautiful and comforting words were spoken by Rev. Dodds of Carthage. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday morning at 9:30 after which the body was brought to Majorville cemetery for burial. On account of almost impassable roads and weather the minister was unable to come to the cemetery. An old friend and neighbor, E. W. Huston, took charge of services at the grave and we can all truthfully say no minister could have given a more beautiful tribute of respect, Mr. Huston being raised up with him since a young boy, always remembering his life as that which was good, kind and self sacrificing.
Card of Thanks.
We thank the neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness during the sickness and death of our dear husband and brother. We also want to thank the good people of Majorville for their many acts of kindness.
Mrs. Emma Parker,
Mrs. Lemuel Parker,
Mrs. Ada Wright.
