Edwin Percival “Percy” Wallsworth (1867-1927)

WALLSWORTH, MANN, HOLLOWAY

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:12

From Nevada Evening Journal November 2, 1927 (page 1)

Wallsworth Funeral Wednesday Afternoon

Funeral services for Percy Wallsworth, who died so suddenly at his home 720 E avenue, Monday night at 11 o'clock, where held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon afternoon after which the body was interred in the Nevada cemetery. The sermon was preached by Rev. L. E. Watson and interment was in charge of the Masonic lodge.

Edward Percy Wallsworth was born September 28, 1867 at Morristown, N. Y. and died October 31, 1927.

When he was a baby his parents moved onto a farm near Nevada and a short time later moved into town where he had since resided.

His parents, Edward and Arvilla Wallsworth preceded him many years ago. He was married Mrs. Lizzie Holloway, Feb. 23rd, 1903, to this union two children were born, Lyle and Velda, who now reside in Tacoma, Wash.

He was married to Mrs. Addie Mann, Dec. 9, 1922, who survives him.

Mr. Wallsworth was a man who did not mingle much with his fellow men but those who knew him best knew him to be a man who was upright and honest in all his dealings. He will be greatly missed at home and those who are left have the sympathy of the community.

SUBMITTER'S NOTE: Edwin Percival Wallsworth, son of Edwin Percy Wallsworth and Arvilla Lovice Stoddard, married (1) Annabell Myriah Wyant on 23 February 1903 in Boone County, Iowa. He married (2) Addie Violetta (Wilson) Mann in 1922.