BRISSEY, William Edward - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Life is very uncertain. When we are in the midst of life with its pleasures, promises and prospects, we are within easy reach of the messenger of death. We cannot tell just when we shall come neither do we know just how. May 25, 1906, occurred the unexpected and sudden death by accident of the deceased. The whole community was greatly shocked when they learned of the horrifying accident that caused the death of Eddie Brissey. All are familiar with the tacts connected with the sad affair and we find it unnecessary to recite them at this time. William Edward Brissey was born Nov 23, 1879, on a farm in the nieghborhood of the old 16 church where he spent all the earlier years of his life. The family removed to this community some 10 years ago where he has since resided with his parents until December 16, 1903 when he was united in marriage to Miss Myrtle Lytle where they started their little home on his father's farm. He united with the UB Church when but 20 years of age. During the recent meetings held at the Prairie Creek Bpatist Church Brother Brissey and wife identified themselves with the church it being nearest their home. He took great interest in the church. Brother Brissey was an excellent young man, stood high in the esteem of his neighbors. He was kind hearted and generous, always ready to favor his friends. His home and little family was the pride of his heart and was to him priceless pearls of earthly possessions. A home is suddenly broken into and its happiness apparently destroyed. God out of this alone can lead us into the light and help us to understand this death so unlooked for. We shall miss Brother Brissey everywhere in all the relations of this neighborhood. William Eddie Brissey was the son of William and Rachel Brissey. This is a great shock to them and the suffering of this hour can only be known and understood by those who have passed through similar experiences. Besides the father and mother he leaves one sister, his wife and little daughter Ethie who will never remember the father who loved her so dearly. The despensations of Provience seems strange to us but will by and by reveal His love and sympathy who shelters are mankind with His love. One by one the chair stands vacant filled by those we dearly loved. One by one the seats are filling in our Father's Home above. Once again the door stands open and for Master's voice says "come" and our dear one is taken in that home above.