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Julius Ceasar Sims.In the dawn of eariy morn of December 17. 1912, the spirit of another of God’s children was called to a home of happiness and love.He was sick only one week,but had been in failing health for some time, but we did not think the end so near. He died at the home of his daughter. Mrs. W. H. Minga, near Nettleton.Although his sufferings were of the severest, he always found relief in calling on Him who do-eth all things well. The few days he was sick he spoke of most all his friends and neighbors. and would frequently sing those old songs he was so familiar with and even when his pains were greatest he would murmur a prayer asking for rest.He was nearly seventy-four years of age, went through the Civil war with honors to his credit, professed religion while in the army, afterwards joined the M. E. church. Was married to Miss Elizabeth Rve, December 22. 18G4. to which union eight children were born, six whom survive him, also a devoted wife, one brother, several grand and two great-grand children. Also a host of friends.It seems that no sorrow could have blighted the lives of his loved ones more, especially his devoted companion, but our only refuge is to look to a stronger hand, and our submission is a true test of our love and faith, and too. we know the brightest stars are in the darkest nights, and our greatest sorrows may be the beginning of some untold joy, for God knows what keys in the human soul to touch to draw out its sweetest harmonies.Why sorrow as those who have no hope? He is not dead but sleepeth. There is no death for the righteous. He has only preceded us to that great bridgewe call death, which transported him to a happy paradise of love, and a home not made with hands but eternal in the Heavens.We know that death to this dear departed of ours is only a I security from all sorrow and an entrance to the port of paradise. And while we sorrow and think of his body resting in its bed of earth a brighter thought still comes to us. We know his soul is reclining in the bosom of God.His body was laid to rest in Union cemetery, and many words of love and consolation were spoken to the bereaved by Rev. Hunter cf Nettleton.L. T.i■
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Tupelo Journal
Tupelo, Mississippi, US
Fri, Jan 24, 1913
Page 7
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