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The death
angel visited our community last Thursday and called away one of our
oldest and most esteemed citizens, Henry B. GROSECLOSE. Mr. GROSECLOSE'S
sickness was of short duration and his death was a terrible shock, not
only to his family but to many of his neighbors, who bad really not
heard of his serious illness. On Sunday he complained of not feeling
well. On Monday Dr. James R. CROCKETT was called in and
pronounced his patient as being in danger of pneumonia. the symptoms
developed rapidly and his depleted vitally could not withstand the
strain and he soon succumbed. Medical skill and the kind hands of
friends did all within their power to render aid, but the combined
efforts were futile to ward off the dreaded enemy. Shortly after 10
o'clock Thursday morning his life went quietly out and his spirit
returned to God, who gave it. His sons, Frank of Roanoke; and Kelly of
Blacksburg, arrived a short time after their father had passed away.
They came as soon as possible after they were summoned. His son,
James, who is a minister in San Antonio, Texas, could not be with his
father, nor could the married daughter, Mrs. J.R. MEEK, who is
confined to her home with sickness. On Friday at 3:00 O'clock pm the
funeral services were conducted at Central church by his pastor, Rev.
E. L. RICHIE, assisted by Rev. D.T. MILES. The church
was well filled by the people of the Garden and and many from
elsewhere, who desired to pay their respects to the mortal remains of
H.B. GROSECLOSE. The body was laid to rest in the quiet city of
the dead adjoining Central church, there to await the resurrection of
the just. The community has sustained a loss. It's sympathy goes out
to each member of the family. May the God of peace and love be their
guide and comforter.
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