| OBITUARY
D. C. Perry Passes Away
D. C. Perry was born near Carrollton, Texas in the year 1858, January 10.
He died August 10, 1930, in St. Paul's Hospital in Dallas, after a short
illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.
W. Perry, early settlers of this country, coming here from Illinois.
He and Miss Frances Grimes were united in marriage in the year 1884. To
this union was born one daughter, Mrs.
Pearl Gravley.
He was converted in August 1891 and united with the Union Baptist church; of
which he was a member at the time of his death. Besides his wife and daughter
and eight grandchildren there are surviving him one sister, Mrs. Lura Fyke, and
two brothers, W. H. and J. H. Perry.
Uncle De's last illness was of short duration. Shortly after he was stricken he
was carried to St. Paul's Hospital but the malady failed to respond to the
treatment of skillful physicians and the passing away was less than two weeks
from the beginning of his illness.
The deceased was an outstanding character in this community, firm in his
convictions and holding fast to what he believed was right.
God had blessed Uncle De with a goodly portion of this worlds goods. His
management and judgment were wise. His purse was open to every good and worthy
cause of his neighborhood. He gave liberally to the church and school His pastor
and church found him a frriend in time of need. Our superintendents found him
responsive, with always the interest of the school at heart, cherishing the
thought that he might someday do greater things in educational development for
the boys and girls of this community. He sought not the praise of men for his
liberalities but in a quiet modest way he lifted where it was most needed.
He looked well to the needs of his household. They will miss his wise
counsel and loving deeds. His church will miss him because he was one of her
strongest pillars. The people in our village will miss his smile and cheerful
greeting and his handclasp.
His friends were many as was manifested by the multitude that followed,
sorrowing to his last resting place, where as the summer sun sank low we left
him to await that bright and glorious morning when the clouds have rolled back
the mist will have been cleared away; and our Savior comes to call the righteous
dead to meet Him in the air. Until then let us put our trust in God. Remember to
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord and He will sustain thee, He will not suffer the
righteous to be moved" He himself was a man of sorrow and acquainted with grief.
"The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away blessed be the name of the Lord."
Mrs. Earl Skiles
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our appreciation for the kindness rendered us during the
illness and death of uor dear one. Should you have to experience the sad hour,
may loving hands be present to render you kindness and sympathy that was given
to us. May God's richest blessing be yours. Mrs. D. C. Perry, Mr. and Mrs.
W. A. Gravley and Children
PERRY FUNERAL HELD
The funeral for Mr. D. C. Perry was held Sunday evening at 4 o'clock from the
Union Baptist church. A large concourse of people, the largest together in
Carrollton in many years, gathered to pay their last sad rites. Rev.'s C. B.
Stapley of Tyler, W. C. Newborn of Ft. Worth, and E. L. Jones of Blooming Grove
were in charge of the funeral and paid their tribute to the worth of the man
each had known for years. Pall bearers were John and A. T. Grimes of Ft. Worth;
Jack Lynn of Duncan, Okla., Robert Perry of Dallas, Bill Smith, Burnett Perry,
Merrell Fyke, and Hendy Perry of Carrollton.
Many out of town relatives and friends were here, among those we were informed
of were: Mr. Kirby Smith of Shawnee, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lynn of Duncan,
Okla., Hewitt Smith and Mrs. Albert James of Meeker, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Nathan
Butler of Abilene, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. King Butler of Decatur, Mrs. Carrie
Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams and son, Burt, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Williams, Mr.
and Mrs. J. W. Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Grimes and children, Mrs. George
Kitchens, Mrs. Nick Westoff, all of Ft. Worth, Thomas Webb of Austin, O. D.
Sparkman and daughter, Besse of Valley View, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clark and son
of Alpha. Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Jones and daughter, Emma Lee of Blooming Grove,
Mr. and Mrs. Pierce and children, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sparkman, Rev. and Mrs. W E.
Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perry, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs.
Johnnie Smith all of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Grimes and family of Argyle, Mr.
and Mrs. Clyde Grimes of Cement City. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Grimes of Slidell.
The Carrollton Chronicle - Friday, August 15, 1930
Submitted by Edward Lynn
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