May, 1943 Unknown newspaper
Obituary
Orren Henry, son of J.H.D. and Louisa Burner Smith was born in
Crawford County, Ill., April 26, 1870, and died at his home near Eaton,
May 5, 1943, at the age of 73 years and 9 days.
He was a member of a family of 12 children. Wooster L.,
Bakewell C., Bion A. Burner, Arletta L., Magnolia M., Guy W., Mary E.,
Samuel A., Orren H., Iris M., and a boy who died in infancy.
When a boy, his family moved to Eaton, where he grew to manhood.
He attended old Barlow and Porterville Schools and later attended college
at Danville, Ind. He taught in various schools of this county and
after working in the oil fields, he devoted his time to farming.
He served Prairie Township in the capacity of assessor and supervisor.
On August 25, 1895, he was married to Laura Elizabeth Rhodes.
Seven children were born to this union.
He united with the Christian Church June 21, 1925. Long
before that time he was an active worker in the Sunday School. He
served as superintendent and teacher. He has been an Elder in the
church for over seventeen years.
His health failed a little more than a year ago, but in spite
of his affliction, he continued to attend church services and Sunday school
and to teach his class until the middle of January this year.
He was a devoted husband and father and was always concerned
for the welfare of his family.
It was written in the obituary of his aged uncle, that the most
sacred spot on earth to him was his own fireside and his interest there
were deep and intense. This was true of Orren Smith.
He is preceded in death by his wife who died April 29, 1942 and
a son Herbert Ray, January 1, 1930 and an infant grandson in 1941.
He is survived by four sons and two daughters. Frank R.
of Louisville, Ky., C. John of Salem, Ill., Harold A. of Robinson R.R.
1, Merlin Lee of Robinson, Mrs. Cora Loinberger of Robinson R.R. 1 and
Mrs. Ethel Leggitt of Willow Hill R. R. 2.
Also fifteen grandchildren, three step grandchildren, four daughters-in-law,
two sons-in-law, one sister-in-law, Mrs. Laura mace Smith of Robinson,
nine nephews and seven nieces, other relatives and friends.
"Going Home" how sweet the thought!
For 'tis with "Heavenly Comfort Fraught"
To hearts that mourn and those who weep
For God giveth his beloved sleep.
He heard the call "Come Home,
Thy Father waits for thee."
His work is o'er. He waits at last,
In sight of the Crystal Sea.
His trails are ended,
His work is laid down,
Earth's sorrows are changed
For a Heavenly crown.
He wears the robes
Of Celestial white
As he chants the songs
Of the soul's delight.
Cards of Thanks
We wish to thank all those who kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our father, O.H. Smith. We also wish to express our appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings.