TOWELL, Clarence William - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Clarence William Towell, oldest son of Elwood H. and Piety A. Towell was born February 18, 1883 and his spirit took its glorious flight October 31,1906, aged 23 years, 8 months and 18 days. He leaves to mourn his loss a loving wife, father and mother, two brothers and four sisters besides a large circle of relatives and friends.  On the 22nd day of December 1901 he was united in marriage to Ethel L. Hadley.    To this union was born a son, Kenneth Hadley Towell  who has gone on to welcome his papa home, having departed his short life July 19 1906 at the age of four months.    His little spirit was beckoning his father to come. It was said of Clarence that he was a dutiful son and loving husband and father. Good to his parents, a hard worker and respected by all who knew him.  He made a start in Christian life at a meeting held by Rev. David Commons and others during the winter of 1900  at Sylvania.   Not being satisfied  he called on the Lord  and was gloriously reclaimed a few weeks ago.   He realized his time here on earth was short, but he was ready to go.  He talked so nice to his father and mother, telling them not to grieve.  Loving words to his brothers and sisters,  “I am happy and ready to go and want all of you to meet me in Heaven.”   Many times during his painful suffering he would point Heavenward and say to his sorrowing parents, “don’t cry, I am happy, I am going over therel”“Tis sad to loose our beloved one, but a solace to knowing he left us so happy and knowing that he had so bright a future in the world that shall never end.

Clarence knew up to the last moment that death was near, but he never faltered.  He made requests and talked about his going as free as if it was a  business trip.   His last words were, “Father take me quick as possible, Thy will not mine be done.” He bore his long suffering without a murmur and many times when kind hands were willing and wanted to help him, he would say  “no, I am alright.” He suffered many times but would  not tell of it, as he did not want to put anyone to any trouble. A bright and glorious life, and a glorious parting to the other shore.  What a blessed consolation for his dear Christian parents.   We shall meet to part, no never.  on  that golden shore. – thanks so very much to “S”