Neshoba Baptist Church Records
Neshoba Community, Neshoba Co, MS
"In Memory"
Bro. L. P. WILSON departed this life March 29, 1929. He was born Oct. 6,
1861in Kemper Co, Miss. In early life moved to this community with his
parents, where he resided until death. On Nov. 18th 1885, he was married
to Miss Catherine GULLY, to this union was born eleven children, nine of which
are still living. His companion was taken May 19, 1909. He with his
wife joined the New Hope, now Neshoba Baptist Church and was baptized by Elder
J. J. INGRAM in the summer on 1897, was ordained deacon in April 16, 1914.
Under Pastorate of Bro. R. L. BRELAND and with elders JAMES & CHAPMAN and C.
L. LEWIS composing the Presbyterry. He lived a life worthy to be patterned.
His funeral was conducted by his Paster and two of his former pastors, Elders
Eugene STEVENS, G. O. PARKER & R.L.BRELAND. His body was laid to rest
in Neshoba Cemetery. This community has many monuments erected to his
memory. We extend our sympathy to his sorrowing children and relatives.
He also leaves three sisters to mourn his going, Miss Dudie WILSON, Mrs. Alice
GRAFTON, and Mrs. Lula BRELAND. Committe: J. G. HOUSTON &
E.C.GULLY, I.O. SMITH & W.J.COOPER, J.A. MILLING & B.H. WALTON and
C.M.McCRAW.