Talbot County GaArchives Obituaries.....William Holmes Ellison April 2 1908 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com September 6, 2003, 12:14 am The Talbotton New Era, April 9, 1908 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 9, 1908 Page 2 Death of Col. W.H. Ellison Col. W.H. Ellison died at his home near here on the 2nd inst., after a lingering illness and much suffering. He having sustained a fall while on a visit to Columbus in December. Recently he was carried to St. Joseph’s Infirmary in Atlanta for treatment, but to no avail, owing probably to his advanced age, eighty-one. The funeral obsequies were conducted by Rev. Harrison and the interment at Sardis cemetery. Many friends from all parts of the country were there, with tributes of beautiful flowers, for the bier of one they loved and esteemed in life. Deceased leaves two daughters, Mrs. E.A. Richards, of Macon, and Mrs. G.J. Peacock, of Columbus. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one sister, Miss Sallie Ellison. Col. Ellison’s wife preceded him to the grave several years ago. He was a loving father, and devoted brother to his only sister. It was beautiful to see them descend life’s hill together; their devotion being deep and tender. Col. Ellison was a gentleman of the olden type, true courtesy, culture and suavity of manners characterized his whole life. He was a devoted member of Sardis church, and when the sunset came, after a long and useful life, visions of heaven were revealed to him as he exchanged earth for a home in the celestial city. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 9, 1908 Page 3 A Tribute That “death loves a shining mark” is again verified in the passing away of the noble spirit of Mr. William Holmes Ellison on the morning of April 2nd. Inheriting the retiring modesty of his forefathers, he sought not for himself high, worldly places but found his greatest earthly happiness in the simple discharge of his duty to his God, his family and his fellow man. A good life cannot die. In thoughts, words and deeds it lives on incalculably and “the good that it may do eternity alone can tell.” In the arch of this well spent life, kindness was the very capstone; in its symphony, unselfishness was the keynote. Richly endowed, spiritually and intellectually, and possessing in a marked degree sound judgment and rare discernment, his influence was felt by all, and the imprint of his life left strongly on those about him. Following in the footsteps of his godly father, he, at an early age united This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.9 Kb