WARREN D. AUXIER
1873-1942
  
W.D. Auxier IS VICTIM OF  HEMORRHAGE
  
DEATH CLAIMS PROMINENT COUNTY MAN
  
Warren D. Auxier died at his home on Davis Branch at 1:15 a.m.
Wednesday, January 14. Mr. Auxier was 67 years of age at the time of
his death and a member of of one of Johnson COunty's most prominent
families.
   
He was a son of the late Joe Auxier of East Point. Mr. Auxier had
long been identified with road construction and was considered one of
the leading road contractors of Kentucky.
   
Dr. P.B. Hall who attended Mr. Auxier and who is a close relative of
the family said that death was due to a delayed hemorrhage of the
brain.  Mr. Auxier was injured in a car wreck about six weeks ago but
he had apparently recovered from the head injury he received.
  
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cynthia (Davis) Auxier, a daughter
of the late J. M. Davis and the following boys; J. J. Auxier, West
Van Lear; W. D. Auxier, Jr., and Warden Auxier, both of Paintsville.
  
Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 1 p.m., Friday
afternoon, January 16, 1942, in charge of Rev. S. C. Honeycutt, of
Auxier.  Burial will be made in the Davis Cemetery near the home.
   
A more detailed account of the death and life history of Mr. Auxier
will be published in The Herald next week.
  
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
01-15-1942
   
  
Life History of Warren D. Auxier Told In Obituary
  
Warren D. Auxier, a son of the late Joseph and Lottie Spradlin
Auxier, was born Thursday, May 22, 1873 and died Wednesday, January
14, 1942, age 68 years, 7 months and 22 days.
    
On New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1st, 1895 he was united in
marriage to Cynthia, a daughter of the late James M. and Naoma Price
Davis.  This marriage represented two of the leading families of the
Big Sandy valley.
  
To this union were born four children, one of whom, Victor, died
early in life.
   
Never were two more devoted than these two, never was there a happier
home.
   
Warren leaves behind to mourn after him his dear wife and these
loving children; James Joseph, West Van Lear; Warren Jr.,
Paintsville; Warden Page, East Point; and two grandchildren; Anna
Carrol and Paul Robert Auxier.
   
The names of his brothers and sisters follow:
  
George, of Allen, Ky.; Tobe, of East Point; Mrs. Gabe Hughes,
Jenkins; Sam L., of Venay, Ind.; J. Downing, of Madison, Ind.; Mrs.
Manda May deceased, and Harry, deceased.
  
Warren possessed the spirit of ambition and determination, which are
the big factors in every successful life.
  
His life work has been construction work usually holding the position
of superintendent. Because of his ability he always commanded a good
salary, thereby enabling him to make a good living for himself and
family.  But money was not all to him. He did not forget his soul.
On Sunday, January 11, 1914, he professed a hope in Christ and joined
the United Baptist Church to which he belonged at the time of his
death.
   
Warren and Cynthia always gave a warm reception to every one who
visited their home.  Their kind words and warm hand clasps made all
feel that brotherly love dwelt in their home.
  
Some one has said; “In nature nothing dies.”  If so, then men and
women do not die.
  
Warren is not dead. He is only asleep.  His life here was budding and
growing into a bigger and greater life beyond.
  
Let us look upon what we call “death” as another birth that will take
us from earth to heaven.
  
The following letter of condolence has been received by Mrs. Auxier
and family from Henry Copeland, a professor in Syracuse University,
Syracuse, N. Y.  Prof. Copeland was formerly connected with the John
C. C. Mayo College here and is a personal friend of the Auxier
family:
  
788 Ostrom Ave.,
Syracuse, N.Y.
  
My dear friend:
  
A telegram has come from Edna Mae telling of the home going of our
beloved Warren. Thinking of it the words of verse come to me:  “The
strife is o’er, the battle done, the victory of life is won, the song
of triumph has begun!  Hallelujah!”
  
Warren has left this troubled world.  He has entered into the joy of
his Lord!
  
He might have said to us—in leaving—what Christ said to his sorrowing
friends, “You now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again,
and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.”
  
Yes, he will see us again—and we shall see him—and our hearts, how
they will rejoice!  What joy he has as he meets his beloved sister,
Manda, again—and Mollie Auxier—and so many others!  Oh, “the joy set
before” us—the joy of the eternal reunion with our beloved Warren.
  
Sincere sympathy,HENRY COPELAND
  
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
01-22-1942
    
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