  Sherman Daily Democrat
Thursday, June 5, 1919 pg.3 Dripping Springs To The Democrat Drippings Springs, June 3 - The funeral of P.J. Gaskill, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jewell Sanders in Sherman Thursday night, was held at the Baptist Church Saturday afternoon and interment by the side of his wife who passed away 6 years ago. Mr. Gaskill was a pioneer citizen of this place, coming here in 1859 and had since resided on the same farm until 6 years ago when he went to Sherman and made his home with his daughter. He was an upright citizen, a noble Christian, a man always ready to help his fellowman, a loving father, a considerate neighbor. He leaves to mourn his loss the following sons and daughters: Mesdames Jewell Sanders of Sherman; Robert Adkins, Nacosa; Gus Groves, Denison; J.Y. and Tom of this place; Will of Oklahoma City; Walter of Denison; and Oscar of Dallas; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Six grandsons were pallbearers. Dr. F.F. Brown of Sherman delivered a beautiful oration on the live of the deceased. The funeral was under the direction of S.L. Talley of Sherman. Music by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Miller, Miss Sanders, and Mr. Cox of Sherman. The flowers were many and beautiful. The sympathy of all go out to the bereaved ones.  B. C. Gaskill 4 July 1875 - 15 June 1883 s/o P. J. & M. E. Gaskill  Dripping Spring Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
