John Pyle

PYLE, CLEAVER, HOOK

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Date: 1/7/2019 at 14:13:40

Wapello Republican, September 26, 1935, page 1

John Pyle passed away Monday morning at 6:30 at the advanced age of 82 years, 5 months, 23 days.

Having been left an orphan when only a young boy, he made his home with an uncle Mr. Bert Cleaver. Later, he came to the home of Geo. W. Hook, of Jefferson Twp., living on the "Hook Homestead" until the time of his death September 23, 1935.

He had been in failing health for many months passing away suddenly of a heart attack. The deceased was born in Watertown, Pa., March 6, 1853.

He could away be depended upon as a faithful and trust-worthy servant, never failing to assume the responsibilities of the former with energy and intent.

"He liveth long, who liveth well!
All else being flung away;
He liveth longest, who can tell
Of true things, truly done each day."

The funeral services took place at 8 o'clock at the home where he had lived for nearly a half century. Interment at the Mallory cemetery. Dr. J. R. Fraser conducted the services. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith sang two numbers. The pallbearers were E. Faris, Louis Otto, Claude Venard, Raymond Hayes, Charles Kimble, Geo. Graham.