King, F. H. J. (Rev.)

Passed: 1916-03-18

Age: 81

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Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1916-03-23

Information: PROMINENT MINISTER PASSES TO HIS REWARD AT WELLSVILLE, O. REMAINS BROUGHT HERE FOR INTERMENT The remains of Rev. F. H. J. King, who died at the home of his son, Dr. J. M. King at Wellsville, O., Saturday night, were brought to Ripley on Monday evening's train for interment at the King burying grounds near town, accompanied by the sons, Rev. W. W. King; D. D. King of St. Louis, Mo, Dr. J. M. King of Wellsville, O.; daughters, Mrs. Mary Heston (and two daughters) and Miss Alice King all of Buckhannon, which was the home of the deceased; also Rev. C. L. King, a nephew, of Terra Alta, W. Va., and H. H. King, also a nephew, of Charleston, Dr. F. S. Townsend of New Martinsville, and Dr. A. Moore of Oakland, Md, both old time friends of the deceased.  On arrival at the station the remains were taken to the Methodist church, where they were left till the close of the funeral which was held Tuesday afternoon. The funeral services, which were largely attended were under the direction of Dr. Townsend, who at one time was the pastor of the deceased, were exceptionally good and appropriate.  After the first hymn Dr. Moore lead in a very feeling prayer which was followed by the Scriptural readings by Dr. Townsend and Rev. Riffle, the local pastor.  Dr. Townsend then in a manner well befitting the occasion spoke of this ? life and of his acquaintance with him, and his very high appreciation of and warm friendship for Bro. King.  He also related a number of incidents which clearly revealed the manner of man he was.  Dr. Moore then spoke very freely of his long acquaintance and intimate relations with the deceased and how much he had meant to him all these years, stating that Bro. King was his first presiding elder and his hero.  The remarks of these ministers were timely and well received.  The Rev. Claude H. King, of Terra Alta read a communication from Dr. H. D. Clark, who for quite a number of years running up to last conference was the pastor of the deceased; which was a splendid tribute to the life of this remarkable man of God.  Dr. King also added some remarks, speaking of what his uncle's life, especially in his younger days, had meant to him, and of his strong influence over him.  The pastor of the local church read some resolutions which were adopted by the Ripley quarterly conference last Sunday. The floral tributes were all that could have been desired. Three of his brothers, Rev. E. D. W. King, S. D. and John I. survive him all living near town on the old King homestead, also many of his nephews and nieces who live near here. The remains were under the charge of the local undertaker, Mr. J. R. Vail, and were taken to the cemetery which is located on the old homestead and where the deceased first saw the light eight one years ago.  The last rites were performed by the son, the Rev. William Wirt King. (tyrped from photocopy in Ada Ruth Sayre obituary collection) (From tombstone in King Cemetery-born September 21, 1834, died March 18, 1916)