Atkins - Wilbur
WILBUR ATKINS
Source: Waveland Independent 12 January 1912
Wilbur Atkins was born at Rockville May 2, 1885. He united with the U. B. Church at the age of 19. He remained a member of this congregation to the time of his death. For some time he has showed special delight in that old hymn "Near My God To Thee" and has been doing special reading and study in the New Testament. This is the second time death has visited this family of ten, his father having died nine years ago next January. He leaves a mother, stepfather, two brothers, five sisters and other relatives with many friends to mourn their loss. After a brief illness death came unexpectedly on the morning of December 27 and he passed peacefully into the beyond, at the age of 25 years, 3 months and 5 days. The deceased was a member of the Waveland Lodge of Odd Fellows, having been initiated January 6, 1908. He was a faithful attendant when able, and always exemplified the principals of the order of his conduct. He was also a member of the local Woodmen Camp in which he carried a policy for $1,000. Rev. J. C. Brengle conducted funeral services at the home on Saturday morning. I. O. O. F. burial services followed.. The body was taken to Sand Creek for burial. Pallbearers from the I. O.O. F. and M. W. A. accompanied the body. Those present from a distance were William, Frank, John and Harry Newkirk, of Clinton; Edward Akens of Lowrie City, Mo., Mrs. Alice McDaniel, Mrs. Nannie Pittman and Mrs. Amanda Akers, of Rockville. - kbz