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Submitted: 7/9/23 • Approved: 7/10/23 • Last Updated: 7/13/23 • R1492024-G0-S3
Georgia Cavalry
Civil War Confederate
1823 - May 2, 1915
*Obituary
Gravette News-Herald
Friday, May 14, 1915
John R. Bagby, who for many years resided in this community, died at Southwest City, Mo. Sunday, May 2, 1915 at the age of 92 years. He was a native of Georgia; he was thrice married and was father of one son and one daughter. He was a member of the Baptist church for many years. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Hardy at Southwest City and Monday morning the body was brought here and laid to rest in Bethel cemetery, quite a number of people from Southwest City attending the interment as well as many of Mr. Bagby's old-time neighbors and some relatives of this community. "Uncle John" Bagby was a man held in high esteem by all his acquaintances.
*Obituary
Gravette News-Herald
Friday, May 7, 1915
BAGBY, John R. - "Uncle John" Bagby, a former old time resident of this section, died in Oklahoma a few days ago and W.F. White, who neighbored with Mr. Bagby during trying times pays the following tribute: Editor News Herald: I feel under obligation to acknowledge my tardiness in not getting to the funeral of my most esteemed and honored friend, John R. Bagby. This is not an obituary - I leave that to others - but I want to mention why I in particular respect so noble a Christian character. I was out of bread once, I mentioned it to him and that I was out of a job and money and would have to move on or suffer. Mr. Bagby said, "I will sell you corn at 500 per bu. and take the pay next harvest, if that suits you." Mind you, he was buying and hauling the corn from Cowskin prairie, near Grove, and paying 500 for it. He accepted nothing for hauling or the three months credit. Such was the spirit of my esteemed friend, John R. Bagby. And many such acts he did for others - I never met a more generous or kindhearted man and he made no boast of his deeds. In conclusion I desire to extend to his wife the sincere sympathy of myself and wife. W.F. White.
*Source: Sons of Confederate Veterans, Benton County, Arkansas 2009
Compiled by William W Degge
Contributed on 7/9/23 by judyfrog
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