LUSK, William
Date of death: 7 Nov 1899 – Shelby County, Indiana
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, November 10, 1899,
Volume XL Number 18, page 6 column 1
FROM OVER THE COUNTY.
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2d MT. PLEASANT.
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Wm. Lusk, an old and highly respected citizen, died Tuesday a.m. Funeral services and burial Thursday.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, November 10, 1899,
Volume XL Number 18, page 6 column 6
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OBITUARY.
Again the angel of death has entered our midst. This time he has claimed an aged father, who was ready and waiting the Master’s summons. William Lusk was born in Hart County, Ky., October 1st, 1829, and died at his late home in Shelby County, Ind., Nov. 7, 1899, age 70 years, 1 month and 6 days. He was married Nov. 29, 1850, to Nicey J. Shipp. To them were born twelve children. Two died in infancy and one, the late Maggie Cole, whose memory is still cherished by many, crossed the river of death only a few years ago.
Five sons and four daughters, all of whom are married, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren are left to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father. The companion of his youth, who for almost 49 years shared the joys and sorrows of the voyage of life, is left lonely and sad by this sudden bereavement. Other relatives and many friends mourn their loss, but they mourn not as those who have no hope.
In early life he united with a Baptist church in his native state. On coming to this state in 1852 he united with the Blue River church and about the year 1859 he united with the 2nd Mt. Pleasant church and remained a faithful member until death. He was a quiet, unassuming Christian, ever loyal and true to his church and in many ways a helper. The doors of his home were always open to his friends and neighbors, and his pastors always were welcome guests at his fireside. For many years he had lived near the church and as long as his health permitted he was a regular attendant at the services. For a few years he had been in failing health, and he often expressed a desire that he might be ready and willing to obey the summons when it should come.
His last illness was of only a few hours duration and he passed into the great unknown, leaving with us the memory of a long life much of which was spent in the Master’s service and his admonition to do right and shun evil. A good man has fallen and has entered the reward prepared for the children of the Lord.
Funeral Thursday, Nov. 9th, at 2nd Mt. Pleasant church, conducted by Rev. P. O. Duncan.
J. O.
Submitted by Mark McCrady and Cathea Curry