_Thomas WALKER __________
_Samuel A. G. WALKER _|
| |_Nancy Agnes _____ ______
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|--Samuel Addison WALKER
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| _Jacob Barnett DANTZLER _
|_Francis A. DANTZLER _|
|_Susannah RUSH __________
He was a member of the Methodist Church
Poem on tombstone reads: "A precious one from us has gone / A voice we loved is stilled / Which never can be filled. / God in his wisdom has recalled / The boon his love had given / And though the body slumbers here / The soul is safe in heaven.
Wedding was performed by W. W. Frederick, Methodist Preacher
Newspaper Article:
Ad Walker Killed
At Hackleburg on last Saturday evening the fast mail train of the Illinois
Central Railroad struck and killed S. A. Walker, one of the leading citizens
of Marion county. It seems that Sam Walker, father of the deceased, was
standing on the railroad track as the train approached, and his son, seeing
his dangerous position, endeavored to push him out of the way of the train and
in doing so placed himself too close to the front of the engine and was struck
by it and his back broken. Mr. Walker lived only about 30 minutes after hurt,
and did not speak after the accident. Mr. Walker was held in the highest
esteem by all who knew him, and was a man of many noble traits of character.
He leaves a large family, most of his children being small. To the bereaved
family The News extends its sympathy in this hour of their sudden bereavement.
Another newspaper article (perhaps a letter to the editor):
Mr. Add Walker was born near Thorn Hill, Ala. in this county, on the 2nd day
of Sept. 1862. He spent his life in this county, laboring in behalf of his
family and the community in which he lived. Mr. Walker was devoted to doing
good works; he was always found on the right side of all moral questions; he
was always found doing that which was to the upbuilding of the community in
which he lived. He joined the M. E. Church when he was 14 years old and has
lived a devoted Christian ever since. He was married to Miss Catherine M.
Coleman, daughter of Rev. J. M. Coleman, on the 10th day of January, 1883. He
was always kind hearted and generous to his wife and children. He never
provoked his children to wrath, but brought them up in the nurture and
admonition of the Lord. He, as a servant of, Christ, doeth the will of God
from the heart; he wore the armor of God, therefore he was able to stand
against the wiles of evil. Above all things, he wore the shield of faith,
wherefore he was able to quiet all the [fiery darts] of the wicked. He was
found steadfastly in prayer and supplication in spirit.
He was always filled with a good word of cheer for any one who met him. All
who knew him learned to love him. He always walked in the admonition of the
Lord, thereby he served as a living light for his children and associates to
profit by. He was perfectly abstinent from the indulgence of strong drink.
He was temperate in all things [which] was a good example for his bereaved
family and sorrowing freinds to follow. The greatest consolation for bereaved
ones left on this sinful earth is to know that their beloved ones who have
departed from this earth have lived such consecrated lives that they rest sure
of the promise that they have, "to inherit eternal live," in the shining
portals above. After knowing of the devoted Christian life that Mr. Walker
has led his family should be comforted to think that he has inherited life
eternal on the right hand of God in heaven, and to know that if they live up
to their duties as Christians they will meet him in the sweet by-and-by. He
proved [a] blessing to his family and the community in which he lived. He
[has] a wife and eight children who are left to mourn his death. Before his
death he and his family were always [found] in perfect, thereby living in
peace and happiness. His family is admirable, generous and kind hearted,
thereby exemplifying the admonition and generosity of Mr. Walker. Wherefore
the bereaved family has a host of kind-hearted friends and many relatives who
are always ready and willing to aid in comforting them in times of
disappointment and sorrow. We know much availeth in prayer, so the family of
the deceased has the heart [___] sympathy and earnest prayers [___] Christian
people, whereby [____ will] be comforted by our [____ who] is in heaven.
L. J. HOWELL
Hackleburg, Ala.
Obituary from newspaper:
On last Saturday evening, February 5, 1910, as the fast mail train came
gliding swiftly along it brought the death angel to Hackleburg, claiming for
its victim S. A. Walker. Mr. Walker was trying to save the life of his
father. While he saved his father he was struck by the iron horse, knocked
from the track and killed.
Mr. Walker was a true Christian gentleman. He had been a faithful member of
the Methodist church for over twenty years. It might well be said of him that
he was truly devoted to his God, his church, his family and to the cause of
education and to the upbuilding of his country. Mr. Walker has left many
friends and relatives to weep with his family for to know him was to love him.
While we know Hackleburg has lost one of the best, if not the best, men
that she had, heaven has one more bright jewel to help to deck her great
beauty. The wife has lost a true husband, the children a kind and good
father, the church a Christ loving man, and the community has lost [a] great
citizen.
I would say to his family to weep not, but live as he has taught you ans
some sweet day there will be a grand reunion around the throne of God where
there is no pain or death, but everlasting joy. Children, if you ever see
papa ny more you will have to be good.
Burial services were conducted at the home of the deceased by Bro. Foust.
Many people were there from far and near to see Mr. Walker for their last time
on this earth. Mr. Walker was laid to rest in the cemetery at Cedar Tree, his
home church, there to await the resurrection morn.
IN MEMORIAM
S. A. Walker
TOM BROOKS