Neshoba Baptist Church Records
Neshoba Community, Neshoba Co, MS
"James A. Thomas"
This good man and faithful servant of God departed this life at the ripe old age
of 86. He was born in Ala. April the 12th 1843, moved to Miss. with his
parents at the age of 8 yrs. He was united in marriage March 10th 1865 to
Miss Eliza M. Brantly, 3 children was born to this union. After the death
of this companion He was married to miss Mary Catherine Henry Nov. 10th 1873,
who preceded him to the grave Jan 11-1929 about 9 mo's. 9 children was
born to this union making 11 children 4 of them preceded him to the
grave. He was converted while in the Civil War by reading a testament
given him by his Mother, on leaving home for the war. United with the
Missionary Baptist Church, Date not known but early in life, of which he lived a
consistent member until death, which came Oct 8-1929, after a short illness.
His funeral was conducted in Neshoba Baptist Church of which he was a member and
served as Deacon, attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and
friends who greatly mourned this their loss. His body was laid to rest in
the beautiful silent city of the dead which lies now by the church. Several
ministers took part in the services, many good things was said who had known him
longest and best. Concerning the life of this good man, As a husband,
father, neighbor, friend, citizen and church member, Truly one of God's most
faithful servants has been called to his reward. Bro. Thomas was a man of
strong convictions concerning the right allways found of the side of right in
all business both civic and religious. Had moral courage to stand for his
convictions. Yet he was kind and considerate concerning the convictions of
others. He made God and his cause the supreme thing in his life. It
was his greatest joy to try to walk in the commands of his master.
He delighted to engage, in his delightful service. He was a loyal
supporter of his church by his means, influedced and support and presence.
He was truly the preachers friend, always saying encouragin things and prayed
earnestly for him. His home was always the preachers home. In his
going Neshoba County has lost one of its best and most beloved men. The
county one of its truest citizens, the community one best neighbors and the
cause of Christ, and Neshoba Baptist Church one of its most faithful members.
We
bow in humble submission to God. Well knowing he doeth all things well.
Our loss is his eternal gain. Submitted: Nat GULLY, J. P. MASON, J.
G. HOUSTON.