Mary Elizabeth Bailey

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The following obituary appeared in a Wood County newspaper at the death of Mary Crumpler:
We have said goodbye to an old and dear friend, a kindly personality, an unselfish soul--Mrs. Mary Crumpler. This is a world of goodbyes. Every morning bids good-bye to the night from which it springs. Every evening bids good-bye to the sunlight. Every day some ship sets sail, every day a friend departs. "I cannot say and I will not say that she is dead--she is just away With a cherry smile and a wave of the hand She has wandered into an unknown land. And you you, who the wildest yearn For the old time step and the glad return, Think of Her faring on, as dear In the loves of the there as the love of her. Think of her still the same, I say; She is not dead--she is just away."
I am happy in the thought that Mrs. Mary Crumpler was my friend--our friend. Since I could remember I have known her--her family being our nearest neighbors for eight years. As a wife and mother she lived the scripture "She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not but that she could "stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy." A few brief days since she slipped out of the night to enter a fairer day. The gates of the Celestial City must have swung wide, that she might have an abundant entrance to meet one who knew her and one whom she knew and loved. Today her body rests in the silent city of the dead, there to mingle with the earth of which it was a part. Today she walks " in the fields of asphodel beside the timeless sea". I hope she knows we have not forgotten her, and that as we too willingly offer this poor tribute of words, the fragrant memory of her pure, novel life shall rest upon us like a benedicition. Her family of honorable sons and daughters bear testimony to her noble example and Christian life. To these sons and daughters who survive her I would say: "They are waiting for us over there, The young, the beautiful, and fair Who left us, of, so long ago, Lonely and hurt on earth below, Are Waiting bravely, never fear, Until our faces shall appear. Though now you mourn, who stay behind, How sad 'twould be, to leave and find Upon that distant, other shore No loved ones who had gone before-- The gates of heaven to enter through With not one there to welcome you. As now when some long journey ends And we're received by smiling friends Who've watched and waited for the train, So shall they welcome us again; The young, the beautiful, and fair Will be waiting for us there." A Friend.

Mary's tombstone inscription reads: "In life She exhibited all the Graces of a Christian, in death her spirit returned to God who gave it."

Mary married John Asa Crumpler on 26 Oct 1865. John (son of Hraga Crumpler and Rebecca) was born on 30 Sep 1842 in Alabama; died on 27 Apr 1926 in Wood Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Susie lived at Maple Springs, Camp County, Texas before her marriage and Oscar lived at Leesburg, also in Camp County, Texas. They had gone together for about 1 1/2 years and were engaged about eight months. They were married at her home on Wednesday afternoon, December 28, 1892. All of the Methodist ministers had gone to conference, so Uncle Billie Harris, a Baptist preacher performed the ceremony. No one stood up with them, but everyone was invited to the wedding and to the
wedding supper.
When Mother (Susie) King was asked, she said that everyone stayed for the wedding supper and that instead of coffee and cake; they served a big meal. They spent the first night at his sister's, Mrs. Will Morris, a place near Leesburg, but waited until they were married to buy their furniture. They stayed at his sister's for two weeks, then moved into their home.
Her "hope chest" consisted of quilts, feather beds, and pillows and linens. Oscar came for her in his wagon and team and they loaded all of her things into his wagon.
They lived in Leesburg for about 18 years, then bought the farm at Ebenezer Community and moved there. All of their children were born at Leesburg. Jake and Bill the youngest, were six years old when they moved to Ebenezer.
Susie's wedding dress was yellow and her gloves were white kid four-button gloves.
For many years, Ruby (King) and Loujena King would take the children--all six and go to Mother King's for the church revival meeting. Loujena would play the piano, the little boys would pass the collection plate and they bolstered the
attendance for every service--morning and evening.
Mother King was proud for them to come and the children were surely forgiven for their unwillingness to leave their play in the pretty white sand surrouding the house and get bathed in the wash tub and dressed for church. Just as surely
Ruby and Loujena were forgiven for their vexations in accomplishing this feat.
Jake and Shep were able to get their vacations and go with us for the meeting but not often. It was customary then for the visiting evangelist to spend the nights at the parsonage then he and the pastor would eat dinner in the different
homes in the community. Mother King always "had the preachers" one day.
The day before, the yard was raked and every inch of the ground from the barn gates and the "outhouse" was swept. The vegetables were all gathered in and most of the meal was prepared in advance. The children were brushed up on their best manners and behavior and all were perfect when they came to the table, they bowed their heads for grace and all was going perfectly until the old preacher started eating his peas with his knife. This information was furnished by Loujena Sheppard King.
Susie had cancer of the larynyx and had her larynyx removed sometime before 1958 but she lived a long time afterwards. After this surgery, she could only talk in a whisper.


The following obituary appeared in a local newspaper.

MRS. SUSIE KING, 92, DIES AT MT. PLEASANT Pittsburg--Mrs. Susie King, 92, died Sunday morning in a Mt. Pleasant nursing home, following an extended illness. A lifetime resident of Camp County, she recently moved from the Ebenezer Community into Mt. Pleasant because of failing health. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Ebenezer Methodist Church, six miles east of Pittsburg. Rev Milton Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetary under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Survivors include four sons, Bill King of Mt. Pleasant, H.H. King, O.S. King and Eugene King all of Abilene; a daughter, Mrs. Wright Oliver of Mt. Pleasant; two brothers, A.F. Crumpler of Stephenville and Arthur Crumpler of Anson; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Howell of Winnsboro; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Susan married Oscar Forrest KING on 28 Dec 1892 in Camp Co, TX ’8. Oscar was born in Bullock Co, AL ’3; died on 4 Jul 1937 in Pittsburg, Camp Co, TX ’6. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mr. VANNOY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Walter's tombstone inscription has a WOW Emblem and reads: "An honest man is the noblest work of God."

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About 1911, Uncle Frank and his partner Mr. Nelson organized the Nelson-Crumpler Hardware Company which also served as a mortuary. In this same year, a bank was organized in Leesburg, Texas with Frank as cashier and the city was in the middle of a prohibition campaign. At about this same time, Pittsburg was trying to get natural gas for their city. In 1933, Uncle Frank was serving as a tax assessor/collector for Pittsburg. The masonic lodge of Pittsburg was formed on January 22, 1858 and in 1958 during the 100th anniversary of the Frank Sexton Lodge, the Most Worshipful Grand Master, John G. Kemmerer of Fort Worth presented a 50-year service pin to A. Frank Crumpler. Frank held a life membership in the lodge and in 1957 he was voted a life membership in the Pittsburg commandery. He was a Past Commander of the Pittsburg commandery and served as Master of the Lodge in 1914-15. His service included 35 years as the Treasurer of the lodge and 32 years as the Recorder of the commandery.

Abram married Minnie Cleveland BOOTH on 15 Jan 1911 in Big Sandy, Texas. Minnie was born on 19 Jan 1884 in Diana, Upshur Co. TX; died on 5 Jan 1957 in Pittsburg, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Daniel Crumpler moved to Jones County, Texas on January 31, 1917 and he moved to Anson, Texas in 1944.

Daniel married Eudora Weston WEATHERBY on 17 Nov 1895 in Camp Co, Texas ’8. Eudora was born on 19 Apr 1877 in Wood Co., Texas; died on 5 Jun 1966 in Anson, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: J. B. HOWELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married William Felder ATTAWAY on 15 Nov 1914 in Camp Co., TX ’7. William was born on 15 Mar 1880 in Camp County, Texas; died on 5 Jan 1975 in Wood County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Johnnie Crumpler's tombstone inscription read: "God needed one more Angel Child admidst his shining land."

William married Myrtle Aberta Williams on 24 Feb 1908 in Pittsburg, Camp County, Texas. Myrtle was born on 21 Feb 1880 in Hopkins County Texas; died on 6 May 1979 in Jones County, Anson, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Winnie's tombstone inscription read: "Gone but not forgotten."

Family/Spouse: Tom POWELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A newspaper article in Caro, Michigan, January 18, 1962 recorded the death of James Oliver as follows:

FORMER CARO COUPLE OVERCOME BY GAS

Word was recived Friday morning of the death of James W. (John) Oliver formerly of Caro and now of Mt. Pleasant, Texas. According to authorities, Oliver died of gas asphysication at his Texas home on Thursday. His wife, Mary is still in a Mt. Pleasant, Texas hospital in serious condition from the same gas poisoning.
The asphysication occurred during the extreme low temperatures which have hit the Texas area and have been responsible for scores of other deaths. Reports from Mt. Pleasant indicated that something went wrong with the heating system and although Oliver called the operator, by the time police arrived it was too late to help him. Mrs. Oliver was rushed to the hospital. Oliver is a well-known former lineman for the REA of the Thumb and had retired at his native Texas home a few years ago.
He was born at Mt. Pleasant on October 10, 1881 and moved to this county in March of 1940 after having lived for a time in Bad Axe. He was one of the first employees of the Thumb REA, working first at Ubly then at Bad Axe and later at
Caro. He married Mary Vera King. She survives as does a daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Mary) Goodchild of Fairgrove; and two sons, William and James of Detroit. He also leaves a brother, William of Little Rock, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral services and burial was at Mt. Pleasant on Sunday, January 14. He had been an active member of the Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 226, FAM at Caro (Masonic) and had transferred his memberhship to a similar lodge at Mt. Pleasant.

Aunt Vera recovered and lived until her death in Mt. Pleasant. She suffered from sugar diabetes. She would call her brother, Bill and other members of the family from time to time. When she was finished talking--no matter what
conversation was going on--she said "and that's that" and would hang up before anything further was said. It was her way of saying goodbye.

Mary married James Wright OLIVER on 7 May 1911. James was born on 10 Oct 1883 in Mt. Pleasant, Titus County, Texas; died on 11 Jan 1962 in Mt. Pleasant, Titus County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eugene never married--he was stricken with spinal meningitis which left him crippled. When Loujena King first knew him, he was a great help on the farm. Some of his chores were shelling peas, pealing fruit, drawing water, churning, ironing and
washing dishes. Earlier, he went to the field and picked cotton, crawling on his knees. When Mother (Susie) King got sick and left the Mt. Pleasant hospital (Titus County Memorial), she went to a nursing home in Mt. Pleasant before she died,
he came to Abilene and stayed 1 1/2 years in Hiriam (Jake) and Gena King's home--later he lived at Shady Oaks Lodge. He had surgery in the fall of 1968 and had a malignant tumor removed from his intestines. He made a quick recovery and now was
almost 74 years of age. He had good health and enjoyed the activities of the indoor sports club and all of the programs given at the lodge. "By Loujena Sheppard King". When "Uncle Lou" was living with Mother (Susie) King her grandson, Bruce
would bring his children to visit. Uncle Lou was in a wheelchair and would whittle sling shots. He made one each for D'Auan and Tommy.

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Uncle Shep died of cancer.

Oscar married Ruby Mae GRIFFITH on 10 Jul 1926. Ruby was born on 19 Jan 1907 in Abilene, Texas; died on 10 Aug 1976 in Abilene, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bill was the twin of Hiriam Holman "Jake". They were born about 3:30 p.m. on a Friday in Oxford Community; Jake was born first and the doctor charged $10.00.

Bill worked as a sharecropper in his younger days. When his son, Bruce was born they were living in a potato house. When he and his wife moved to Mt. Pleasant, they ran a City Service Station. About 1960 their home burned, everything but
a wooden chest and Alma's sewing machine was destroyed. They then ran a Phillips 66 station and grocery store on the old Dallas highway outside of Mt. Pleasant until Bill's death.

He loved horses and often participated in local rodeo events. In his younger days, he participated in the bull riding. Although his real name was Howard Oron, he had Oron Bill King on his social security card and his driver's license.

Howard married Alma Faye KENNINGTON on 22 Apr 1926 in Texas. Alma was born on 4 Oct 1908 in Como, Hopkins Co, TX’3; died on 16 Jul 1976 in Mt. Pleasant, Titus Co, TX’6. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He had a twin brother Howard Oron "Bill" King. The twins were born about 3:30 p.m. on a Friday in Oxford Community; Jake was born first. The doctor charged $10.00. Jake and Bill were about six years old when the family moved to the Ebenezer
community.

Jake's nephew Bruce King often said what a fine man his Uncle Jake was. Jake and Gena took care of his mother during her bout with cancer. They took her to Houston during her treatments and gave her much love and care.

The following Paraphrase of Proverbs 31:10-31 was written by Tilden B. Armstrong:



In Memory of H. H. (Jake) King



A good son, husband, father, who can find?

He is far more precious than stocks, bonds or real estate.

His wife has no occasion to doubt his integrity, and he will prove a good provider.

He remains faithful to his vows all the days of his life.

He seeks for work; finds it and gives a day's service for a day's wage.

He is like the ships of merchants, bringing provisions for his household from far and near.

He rises early in the morning and makes adequate preparations for the day.

He considers every opportunity an occasion for investment, and takes advantage of it.

He plants where he does not expect to reap, but with a prayer that it will bless others.

He gives praise to God for strength of mind and body.

He has conviction that the way of the Lord is profitable.

The radiance ofhis faith is not dismiished by the darkness of doubt, nor the approach of night.

He puts his heart, as well as his hands into his work.

He shares what he has with the poor, and gives a helping hand to the needy.

He doesn't dread the coming of Winter, having used the Spring and Summer to make ready for whatever it may bring.

His neat dress speaks of his kind and gentle spirit.

His wife is honored and respected by all who know her.

The callouses on his hands are the product of his labor, which sustains and blesses his family.

He is clothed with strength and dignity of a faith that keeps a smile on his face regardless of the circumstances of life.

He speaks words of wisdom; his tongue knows no words except those of kindness.

His heart delights in his family. He teaches his children to honor God and neighbor with honest toil.

His children bless God when they remember him; so does his wife; and the life that he lived continues to praise her.

Many men have done excellently, but he is near the top of the list.

Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, to some people, but he used them to praise God and bless his neighbor.

The life that he has lived shall never cease to be a blessing and a benediction to all who come after.

Love never dies!

The name was "Jake".

"He Walked with God and God Took Him Home."

Hiram married Loujena SHEPPARD on 5 May 1928 in 1142 Palm Street, Abilene, Texas. Loujena was born on 16 Jun 1903 in Edith Community, Coke County, Texas; died on 23 Jan 1987 in Lubbock, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Asa DICKSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lee Baber. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Blanche (Crumpler) Hill graduated from North Texas State Teacher's College at Denton, Texas in 1932.

Obituary In Mt. Pleasant Daily Tribune

Shreveport, LA - Blanche Crumpler Hill, 83 of Shreveport, LA, died March 30, 1996 of a sudden illness. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 1, at Osborn Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Pat Day, pastor of First United Methodist
Church, officiating. Inerment followed at Forest Park Cemetery. Mrs. Hill was born Oct. 28, 1912 in Pittsburg, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. W.J. Hill Jr., and her parents, A. Franklin and Minnie (Booth) Crumpler.
Survivors include son James Hill, III and wife Sandi of Shreveport, LA; seven grandchildren; a sister, Mary Ellen Thomas of Mt. Pleasant, a nephew, Dr. Ray Thomas and wife Elizabeth of Plano, and a niece Mineva Rickenstein and husband William
R. Rickenstein of Waco

Leila married W. B. COWLEY on 20 Aug 1926. W. was born on 9 Nov 1889; died on 20 Jan 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: D.O. STEWART. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Adrian Crumpler's last known address was 3351 Parkcrest, Abilene, Texas.

Family/Spouse: Mary Evelyn. Mary was born on 02 Nov 1911; died on 26 Nov 2001; was buried in Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Morris Crumpler's tombstone inscription reads: "He is not dead, but sleepeth."

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Edith (Crumpler) Chancey's last known residence was in Merkel, Texas.

Family/Spouse: Emily Oliver. Emily was born on 5 Apr 1896; died on 31 May 1969 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jim and Jackie Oliver lived at 18479 Ann Chester, Detroit, Michigan and then moved to Box 241, Guinn, Michigan.

Family/Spouse: Unknown Oliver. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Telephone: 214-492-7036