Submitted by
Robert L. Haddock
Marlin Daily Democrat
Friday, February 14, 1919
LONG TIME RESIDENT DIES
DEATH OF R. L. (“BOB”) STALLWORTH
OCCURS AT IN MARLIN
The death
of R. L. (“Bob”) Stallworth, long time resident of Marlin, occurred at his in
this city at 10:10 o’clock this morning. Deceased had been confined to his bed
for the past two months, following a physical breakdown extending over the past
several years.
Mr. Stallworth had been engaged in business
in Marlin for the past 20 years, during which he had gained a large circle of
acquaintances and many admirers, who deeply regret his death.
Born in Lounds* county, Alabama, December
8, 1846, deceased had just passed his 72nd birthday. While yet a
small child, he moved with his family to northern Louisiana, where he was
reared. He came to Texas when 18 years of age and had resided in Falls county
and Marlin ever since. Originally a farmer, he later made his permanent
residence in this city.
Veteran of Civil War
Deceased too great pride in the fact that
he was a veteran of the Civil War, serving with the Confederate army in which he
gave his all to the “Lost Cause”. He was an honored member of the local camp of
Confederate veterans and took an active interest in furtherance of the aims of
the organization.
Surviving deceased are his wife, who lives
in Marlin, three daughters and four sons, four children being dead. Those living
are Mrs. W. L. Kirby of Galveston, Mrs Ira Dorsey of Houston, and Mrs. S. L.
Carney of Waco; R. L. Stallworth of Wortham, W. H. Stallworth, who is with the
American Expeditionary Forces in France, J. D. Stallworth of Marlin, and J. M.
Stallworth. Deceased also had numerous other relatives in Marlin and elsewhere.
Arrangements for the funeral had not been
completed this afternoon, but it is probable that internment will be made at
Calvary cemetery in Marlin at three o’clock Saturday afternoon.
*-Note: Should read
Lowndes-rlh
