OBITUARY
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John P. Sears, was born of Quaker parentage in the
state of Virginia, Oct. 13, 1825. Departed this life Dec. 23, 1899; aged
74 years 2 months and 10 days.
He was twice married; his second marriage was to Deborah Anderson,
Feb 19, 1852, with whom he lived until three years ago, when she was removed
by death from husband and children, who have since realized how lonely
and difficult was life without her companionship and helpfulness.
A family of five sons and one daughter remain to know and feel the loss
they have sustained in the departure of mother and father, and the breaking
up of the old home circle.
Brother Sears led the quiet life of the farm, and through
hard labor secured a nice farm and pleasant home in which to rear his
family. He was quiet and unostentatious in manner, and lived an industrious
and peaceful life.
He united with the Sugar Creek Christian church on profession of faith,
in January 1853, and remained a member until his death, a period of 47
years.
He gave regularly to the support of the cause he had professed to have
loved, and attended services of the church until a little over a year
ago, when failing health made it impossible for him to attend longer.
His faith was simple and strong, and his hope of a better life through
Christ was abiding and full of comfort.
The funeral services were held in the Baptist church, Centreville, on
Christmas day.
Sermon by B.F. Vaughn, who was assisted in the services
by Rev. H.A. Smith and Rev. Neff.
Mr. Maffitt of Wayesville was the undertaker.