COLUMBUS BLAINE CALDWELL

 

Columbus Blaine Caldwell, born Nov. 24, 1876, near Knoxville, Tenn. Residing there but a short time, he moved west with his parents where he has since lived. He was married Dec. 23, 1896, at Jerico Springs, Mo., to Ollie V. Hudson. There was but one child born to them which died in infancy. He united with the Christian Church at Jerico in 1904 and has since that time been a deacon in the church. He died Feb. 14, 1918, at his home three miles south of Jerico. His last words to his wife were: "Don't think of me when I am gone as shoveling coal, for I have seen my way to Heaven. The people there are all dressed in white and are so nice. I should like to be with them, they are so peaceful." He leaves a wife, a father, three brothers and four sisters to mourn his loss. His remains was laid to rest beside his infant child, in the Brasher Cemetery. A short funeral service was held at the grave over the remains by the writer.

Jerico Springs Optic, Jerico Springs, Missouri; February 1918

 

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