CARRINGTON, Milton - Putnam

Death for the first time in 59 years has severed family ties. -- Milton Carrington was born near Russellville On March 1, 1841 and was called to his reward on Sat. morning, Aug 14, 1926 at his home in Browns Valley. He was the s/o Asa & Isabell Carrington. He was united in marriage with Nancy E. Hicks Aug 1867 with whom he spent 59 years of a happy and contented life. This union was blessed with two sons, Leslie of Indianapolis and Jesse of this place. Uncle Milt, as he was familiarly known by almost everyone, was left an orphan at an early age and was reared in the home of M/M Hughes Wilson near Russellville. He has lived his entire life in this vicinity and was a loyal member of Browns Valley Christian Church. His affliction of asthma and heart trouble has been of long duration. a jovial disposition Uncle Milt had a smile and welcome for all friends and was always pleased for them to remain and talk with him. He was a kind and loving father and faithful companion. He held much devotion for his family ties and enjoyed their association very much. He realized his life was fast ebbing away and he was ready, willing and waiting for his Master's call. His life was an open book and he devoted his activities to things clean and wholesome for his desire was similar to that of the poet, "Let there be no moaning at the bar when I put out to sea." May the loved ones find peace and consolation in their hearts from those words of comfort and cheer and we would say to the lonely companion who ministered so tenderly to every want with untiring efforts to alleviate his suffering, to look to him who doeth all things well and who can give comfort to all bleeding hearts. Uncle Milt was a soldier in the Civil War with Co. B 43rd Inf and was a member of the GAR of Waveland and was 85 years 5 months and 13 days of age. Those who survive are the wife and two sons, two granddaughters, two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Willoughby, near here and Mrs. America Wilson of Waveland; three brothers, Sanford of Bloomingdale; James of Kansas City; and John of Danville Ill and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Sun aft Aug 15 at the Christian Church conducted by Rev. RD Thomas. A quartet composes of Walter Penn, Walter Taylor, Walter Vancleave and Paul Hester sang "Sometime We'll Understand" "No Night There" and "Whispering Hope." Pallbearers were soldiers of the World War, Ray and Lonnie Ferrell; Milo Bushong; Walter Wiatt; Owen Dooley and Roy Bayless. Flower girls were Mayme and Mable Patton, Bertha Reynolds and Nina Carrington. Burial was made in Freedom cemetery where the body was laid to rest with military honors.