Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/199 Surname: Beene, Wilbank ------------------------- No relation to me. June 7, 1918 The Teague Chronicle Obituary It is with a sad heart that we chronicle the sad death of almost lifelong friend and neighbor, G.A. Beene which occured May 26, 1918. The deceased was born in Itawamby Co. Miss. Aug. 13, 1861, hence at the time of his death he was 56 years, 9 months , and 13 days of age. He came with his parents to Freestone Co. in the year 1867. He had lived here almost all his life. He was married to Miss Lydia Wilbank Dec. 5, 1897. To this union two children were born, Angie and Floyd. He did not belong to any church but was an ardent believer in the Primitive Baptist doctrine. About two years ago deceased was stricken with paralysis from which he never recovered. He bore his affliction with Christian fortitude ever looking to Him who doth all things well. He was laid to rest in the Salem cemetery surrounded by a host of friends and relatives who mingled tears of sorrow together with floral offerings to token of their heartfelt sorrow but a loss of a departed relative and friend. Rev. Wilson Bower conducted the funeral service speaking words of condolence to the sorrowing relatives and friends. It was the writer’s good pleasure to be intimately acquainted with deceased from his early boyhood days to the time of his sad demise. He was a loyal citizen, a true friend and one who believed in the golden rule. He was ever ready to administer to the wants of the needy and was a devoted husband and a loving father. Sleep on dear friend and take your rest. God called you away, he thought it best. Then let us bow in submission to His will although a place in the home is vacant we cannot fill. A neighbor and friend