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The removal by death of this good
man and citizen deserves more than a passing notice. He was a worthy
man, upright in his conduct and dealings with his fellow men, a valuable
and helpful member of his church. He reared a large family of children,
all of whom are worthy of their father. His life was not lived in vain.
The amount of property he accumulated is insignificant, whatever the
amount may be in comparison and the removal of such a man from society
and the church is a public loss, in which the entire community shares.
He was a quiet, unassuming, old fashioned country gentleman, spending
his time chiefly within the quiet precincts of his country home. He was
never a public character, never sought or held public office, not
because of lack of qualification, but from choice, preferring the quiet
pursuits of the calling as a farmer. This is not to say that he took no
interest in public affairs, for he did. He was well informed, and took a
lively, active interest in every good move. He was deeply interested in
the county fair, and never failed to contribute largely to the exhibits
in the agricultural department. While many farmers, much younger then
he, and living near the Fair grounds, were utterly indifferent to the
success of the fair, he was to be found on hand every time, and always
with something to place on exhibition, "to help out" as he expressed it.
He will be missed there. His example and character is as rich legacy
bequeathed to his children. Deceased came to Tazewell in 1867, and was
married to Miss Lizzie BARNES shortly afterwards. To this
marriage a large family was born. The names of the children were given
in last issue of this paper. Mrs. COPENHAVER is sister to Clinton
BARNES, of the Cove, and John BARNS, of this town, and to
Mrs. BALDWIN and Mrs. HARRISSON, of Bluefield, all of
whom, as well as the children, were present at the burial, which took
place here last Saturday in the new cemetery. The funeral service was
conducted at the home in the Cove, on Saturday morning. He was seventy
one years of age.
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