Cummings, William G. - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Again God has seen fit to call from our midst another loved one. But let us remember that God’s will, not ours, be done. William G. Cummings died at his home, seven miles west of the city, Jan. 30, 1899. He was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, and died aged 18 years, 3 months and 27 days. “Ganes,” as he was commonly called, was a kind son and a loving brother. His foremost thought and cares were of his mother. During his illness she was always near him and did all that willing hands could do. He was always cheerful and had a kind word for everyone he met. His untimely death was a shock to his many friends, as he was taken at an unexpected time, and this should teach all the awful lesson that life is uncertain and death is sure. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Revs. Gunkle, Butcher and Surface. The remains were laid to rest in Shiloh Cemetery.  He leaves a stepfather, a mother, a brother, three sisters and a host of friends to mourn his death. It is hard to think that one just in the bloom of youth should be forced so early to lie down by the roadside to rest before half the journey on earth is completed. May he rest in peace and may his pure white soul forever dwell with the good angels who took him by the hand and wandered away in the bowers of eternal summer. -s