The Sunday Gazetteer
Sunday, October 18, 1896
pg. 4

Death of Clay Ledrick
Clay Ledrick, who had been an invalid for a long time, died Friday the 9th in the Pan Handle, where he went each year hoping that the change of climate might be for the better.  At the time of death, his sister, Mrs. Celia Clark, was with him.  Mr. Ledrick died of consumption.  It was his indomitable will power that prolonged his life, long beyond the allotted period.  He had bee living in the shadow of death for the past 2 years.  He was a splendid example of the old adage, "While there is life, there is hope."  As in cases of that kind, an alluring hope held out to the poor sufferer that he might bask in the sunshine of life for an indefinite period.  It is  pleasant to die that way, for there is no suffering.  Throughout his illness he was brave and uncomplaining.  Had Clay Ledrick been endowed with robust health, there is no doubt that he would have made his mark in the business world.  When merely a lad he was entrusted with business responsibilities that it would have been an honor for a grown person to have discharged with a corresponding fidelity.  It is sad to chronicle the death
of so promising a young man, and it is a great blow to his mother, relatives and friends.  But it is a consolation to know that he performed his part of life well and if there is a future reward he is sure to receive it.
The funeral services took place Monday afternoon from the Presbyterian church.  A large number of friends followed the remains to their last resting place, the Fairview Cemetery.