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Individual Data Unknown Newspaper April 1906 Willis Hayes Wibright was born January 15, 1848, and died March 30, 1906, aged 50 years 3 months and 15 days. He was the son of John and Evelin Wibright, being one of five children - two brothers and two sisters surviving: John living in Newport; William, of Huntsville; Elizabeth Bethards, Summerford; Mary E. Henline, Plumwood. Our subject was married to Elmeda Pratt, November 22, 1877, to which union three children were born: Jessie, wife of Wilbur Murray; Frank and Harry, still living at home. The mother of these children died September 20, 1896. He kept his children all with him, doing a father's part and all he could to make up for the loss of a kind and loving mother. After his daughter was married, he too was married to Josie Shepherd, who, with their only little daughter, Blanche, are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and loving parent. "Dick," by which name he was known to all, was a kind and loving father, a benevolent neighbor and a good citizen, never lacking in any of those qualities which induce a man to adhere strictly to the principles of the golden rule. He was a good bible student, making it always his source of comfort in lonely hours. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He had been afflicted for about a year, gradually growing weaker until death came to his relief. Through all of his suffering he was ever hopeful, ever cheerful, planning for the future, never giving up in despair. A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which can never be filled. God, in His Wisdom has recalled The boon his love had given; And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in Heaven." Card of Thanks: The Children |