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To The Memory of Mr. J. W.Wood.We, the committee, appointed by the W. M. to draft resolutions onthe death of Bro. J. W. Wood, make the following report:Whereas, God, in His providence, has seen fit to remove from this Oarthlv lodge, the spirit of our beloved brother, and transplant it in the grand lodge, not made by hands, eternal in the heavens.Bro. Wood was bom in Jackson ' county, April 2, 1848; died April 26, 1907; being 59 years and 24 days old. His remains were deposited in the Mt. Creek cemetery, in Masonic order; Bro. Jno. N. Holder officiating in the burial ceremonies. The great love and respect his brethren had for him, was evidenced by the largest procession we have ever seen at a burial service.He was converted at a revival ot Walnut church, joined the church in the year 1868; afterwards moving to Mt. Creek church, where he remained a loved and active member till his death.Bro. Wrood w as first married to Miss Fannie Espy, daughter of William Espy, who was once so well known in this county. He raised two children—Mr. R. C. Wood and Mrs. Myrtie Simmons--both of whom now live at Talmo. After the death of his first wife, he married Mrs. N. E. Simmons, widow of J. A. Simmons, and a daughter of Andrew J. Bridges. +Bro. Wood for a number of years held the office of justice of peace, and just a short time before his death was appointed notary public. He was a big-hearted, public-spirited Cliristiau; always ready to help the distressed and needy. There was never a man more loyal to his friends, helping and advising them for the best. He spared neither time nor money in promoting those interests that were uplifting and for the betterment of his community. There is no friend or brother that will be more missedjn the community than Bro. Wood.Bro. Wood was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, Oct. 24, 1884, by District Deputy J. E. Redwine, and during the 28 years of liis Masonic life be seldom missed a communication, and was beld in the .very highest esteem by his lodge. He beld at various times nearly every office in the lodge, and was elected W. M. for six consecutive years. tTherefore, be it resolved, That, we, as members of this lodge, Tjovr in humble submission to the-dispen-Butiou of providence, ever remembering that God in His dealings with man maketh no mistime.Resolved, That in this bereavement this lodge is deprived of a zealous member, who evidenced in life, marked by intergrity and uprightness, the cardinal Masonic virtues; and who presented, not only to bis brethren, but to the community, an example and an inspiration to better deeds.Resolved, That we sincerely sym- ' pathize with his bereaved family in * their sorrow, reminding them that He who tempers the winds to the shorn lamb, looks down with infinite compassion upon them in their desolation.Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our deceased brother, and be spread in full upon the minutes of this lodge; and that a copy be sent to The Jackson Herald for publication.Respectfully submitted,E. C. Hall,L. C. Fpwler,W. C. Maddox,Committee.Tolmo, Ga.
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Jefferson Jackson Herald
Jefferson, Georgia, US
Thu, Jun 20, 1907
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