Brother Thomas J. Clements was born in Monroe county, Georgia, on the 29th day of June, 1839. On the 29th day of June, 1865, he was married to Miss Anna Stevens, also of Georgia, came to New Edinburg, in 1869, and resided here until his death, which occurred on May 24, 1902. He professed religion when quite a young man, and united with the M.E. Church, South. He served in the capacity of steward almost continuously from the time he joined the church until his death. He leaves a wife and two sons to mourn the loss of a good husband and and father. The community has lost an upright, staunch citizen, and the church one of its strongest pillars. Truly a father in Israel has fallen. His heart, his purse, his home were always open to the wants of the church, which he so dearly loved. He was a man of earnest and abiding convictions, and endeavored, by his daily life, to be upon the right side of every question. He served his country faithfully as a soldier, battling for the "Lost Cause" in company G second Georgia Regiment of Cavalry. With the surrender of Gen. Lee he accepted, like a true soldier, the conditions, and loyally supported the government. He always used his influence to prevent litigation among his neighbors. In the sad bereavement of his family, the church and community feel deepest sympathy, but they mourn not as those having no hope, but the blessed assurance that in that land where sorrow, pain and death are unknown, they will meet again. Through a long and painful illness Brother Clements was never heard to murmur, but with true Christian patience and fortitude awaited his 'appointed time till the change came." The Lord grant that our death may be "Come up higher; thou hast been faithful to thy trust, henceforth enjoy they reward in heaven." By: Fannie B. Thompson and David Bolls Arkansas Methodist Newspaper July 30, 1902 page 15 col 1 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com