John W. Curtis Obituary


From The Winston Herald, February 25, 1916
Submitted by Robin Sterling



A Good Man Gone. On Tuesday of last week Uncle John Curtis of Route 1, breathed his last. He was buried at Rock Creek on Wednesday. The Masons assisted in the burial with their usual impressive ceremonies. A very large crowd attended the service which attested the fact that Uncle John was a popular favorite, a faithful friend, and a safe counselor to the hundreds of his acquaintances. The Herald’s editor joins them all in mourning his departure. We have every evidence necessary that this good man is now in land of the redeemed. He was a devout Christian, a loyal citizen, a good neighbor and all that goes to make up an ideal man. We extend condolence to the bereaved.


From The Winston Herald, March 3, 1916:

Tribute of Respect. Houston Lodge No. 365 A.F. & A.M. Double Springs, Ala. February 16, 1916.

Whereas, the Great and Supreme Ruler of the Universe has in His infinite wisdom removed from among us our worthy and esteemed brother, John W. Curtis; and whereas, the long and intimate relation held with him in the faithful discharge of his duties in Church and Lodge makes it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of him.

Brother John W. Curtis was born in the State of Mississippi, February 15, 1843, was married to Mariah Jane Shipman October 17, 1866, was made a Mason Sept. 9, 1873, being a Charter Member of this Lodge, and served the Lodge as treasurer for many years, holding this important position at the date of his death, which occurred Feb’y 15, 1916. He professed a hope in Christ and joined the Baptist Church in 1866 being a Charter Member of the Clear Creek Baptist Association. He enlisted in the United States Army March 27, 1865 [Company B, 10th Missouri Cavalry] and was honorably discharged from the service Aug. 10, 1865, and resided in Winston County, Alabama for the past 63 years. His was a life of usefulness, faithful and loyal to his country, his friends and to God.

“Mark the perfect man; and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace.”

Resolved, That the sudden removal of such a life from our midst leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply realized by all the members and friends of the Church and Lodge, and will prove a serious loss to the community and the public.

Resolved, That with deep sympathy for the bereaved relatives of the deceased and his widow, we express our hope that even so great a loss to us may be over-ruled for good by Him who doeth all things well.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of our lodge, a copy be printed in the country paper, and a copy be furnished to the bereaved family of the deceased. W.J. Barker, E.B. Welborn, G.W. Adams, Committee.


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