Mortal Remains of Carmack Laid to Rest in Tennessee
Crowds from Maury and beyond filled Columbia First Methodist Church for the funeral of Edward Ward Carmack. The service honored his life as a politician, journalist, and civic leader with ministers from across the state, floral tributes, and vows to continue his cause. Thousands attended, many standing outside, as prayers, hymns, and tributes celebrated his duty and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ward Carmack
Tennessee
Columbia
Maury County
Edward Ward
Carmack
First Methodist
Maury
Genco
Sevedu
Hendreds
Hite
Winnie Davis
U. D
E. B. Hoss
Ira Landrith
R Lineave
Ella Kelly
Mary Dale Piguers
Mixs Wheeler
Columbia Institute
W. T. Boaz
Christian’ Church
W. B. Capers
St Peter's Church
W.T. Boaz
Mr. Carmack
Earth
Edward Carmack
Nashville
At the Church Simple But Impressive Funeral Services
Funeral ceremonies at the church were marked by simple elegance as the departure procession followed. Attendees reflected on the service with quiet respect and the community shared in the solemn moment.
Funeral Florals From Across State for Carmack
Floral offerings poured in from across Tennessee for Senator Carmack s funeral in Columbia. Nashville groups and Maury county sent prominent designs while express wagons delivered dozens of arrangements to the Carmack home and church. Columbia and Maury county residents contributed a grand pall covering the casket with roses, chrysanthemums and lilies, accompanied by numerous lodge and civic tributes from Memphis to Knox County.
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Tennessee
Columbia
Senator Carmack
Nashville
Carmack
Woman's Chrisan Temperance Union of
Nashville Tennessean
Maury County
Poole
Herald
Massn County
Memphis Lodge No. 27
Winnie Davia
U. BD. C
Chrysanthe Hume
Bohemian Club
St. Andrews
George Milton
Knox‘ile
Funeral rites honor Maj. John T. Williamson at carmine grave
A large procession from the cemetery accompanied by Columbia Military, Aears, and Masons followed the burial of the state’s noblest citizen. Masonic rites filled the ceremony with prayers and hymns as Maj. John T. Williamson presided over services.
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Edward Ward
Columbia Military Aear
Masons
Elke
Erie
John T. Williamson
Notable Tennessee Officials Attend Columbia Celebration
A large assembly in Columbia brings together prominent Tennessee figures including State Senator James B. Freeland Folk State Treasurer Jankrell State Comptroller Just Roach Attorney General Garner Governor John Cox and many others. The gathering features leaders from Nashville Knoxville Memphis and other cities plus clergy and educators in a lively public event honoring distinguished Tennesseans.
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Sons
Tennessee
Columbia
James B. Free. Folk
Jank Rell
Just Roach
Lemuel P. Pydeettorney
Garner
Purnerpreme
John Henderson
Harvey H. Hannah
H. White
Senate
Edward B
Purnir Ernor
John J. Cox
Missis Gus T. Fitzhugh
Meylis
Lea
Nashville
Frank Lynch
E. E. Hoss
Episcopal Church
Ir ‘Arith
The
Baptist
Fergott R. Lin Cave
Nashvi Taylor
Mekeie Medist
Cherry
Webb
Princep
Bellbuckle
Rutledge Smithsvere
Fragier
Fayetteville
Allen
Law Department
Wade Giles
Ker
Lewladine
B. Romine
Zen
George P. Milton
Knoxville Sentinel
Coamily King
Harry Swine
Harris Brown
Judge Bell
Gol
Ol Woolen
Frank Ewing Nashville
McNe Ville
Doburg
Congresaman
Memphis
Vetérana of Tenness
C. Porter
Nashvilli Adking
State
W. V. Barry
Progress
Charen Berry W. Spence
Joneph RF. Wilson
Barner
Fullerti Cago Examiner
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Rose Hill Cemetery
Gref-Strick
Big Olfracter
Bristol
Sullivan
Knox
Carter
Hamilton
Blount
Wilson
Sumner
Franklin
Lincoln
Robertson
Montgomery
Davidson
Williamson
Shelby
Marshall
Giles
Lawrence
Hickman
Putnam
Haywood
Weakley
Madison
Roane
Commonwealth
Wraim
Winenester
Jayetteville
Lewisburg
McDowell
EB. E. Hoss
Edgar E. Folk
W. B. Taylor
McKendree Church
United States
James B. Progier
Woman's Temperance Union
Anti-Saloon League
Daughters of the Confederacy
Veterans
Elks
Columbia Military Academy
McDowell School
Ant
Dr. Cave
J. M. Towler
E. A. Elam
Nashville Bible School
Ned Carmack
Elam
Rose Hill
County Offctary House
Order of Christian Temperances
Heart
Rei
Studebaker Wagons
America
South Main Street
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