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A.J. Sherron
Andrew Jackson Sherron was born in Indiana, September 21, 1871, and passed away at his home on Walser Avenue, on July 5, 1935, being at the time of death 63 years, 9 months, and 15 days of age. His father died when he was a small child and his mother moved to Cedar County, Missouri, where he grew to manhood. It was here he met and married Annie Henricks. To this union three children were born, Jesse Sherron and Mrs. Elsie Ross of Liberal, Missouri, and Mrs. Vola Lowrey of Lenapah, Oklahoma. All survive and were present at the funeral. His first wife passed away in 1901, near Jericho Springs, Missouri. In 1913 he was again married to Mrs. Minnie Riley, near Milford, Missouri. In 1914 they moved to Liberal, Missouri, where he spent the rest of his life. Mr. Sherron has been in the employ of the Lipscomb Grain and Seed Company, since coming to Liberal. Mr. Sherron is survived by his wife, his step-daughter, Willie Riley of the home, his three children, Jesse Sherron and Mrs. Elsie Ross of Liberal, Missouri, and Mrs. Vola Lowery of Lenapah, Oklahoma, three sisters, Mrs. Walter Beatty of Liberal, Missouri, Mrs. Ellen Heimbach of Billings, Oklahoma, Mrs. Will McCain of Orange Cove, California. Mr. Sherron has been in poor health for about thirteen years but he kept fighting, thinking he would regain his health; but on the morning of the fourth he was taken suddenly ill, and passed away next morning about 9 o'clock. All that loving hands could do was done for this splendid man but he was called to answer roll call, and leave this world of work and worry. He was converted and united with the Christian Church in 1894. He was always ready and willing to aid his fellowman. He was a good husband and father and a wonderful neighbor and shall be sadly missed by all that knew him. The funeral held at the Christian church at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, July 7, was in charge of Reverend Earl Bingham of Mapleton, Kansas. Songs, "Going Down the Valley" and "Oh Then to the Rock Let Me Fly," rendered by a quartet composed of Mrs. Tom McKay, Miss Lucille Thomas, Clinton Burke and Harl Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Berkey sang a duet, "Life's Railway to Heaven." This was one of Mr. Sherron's favorite songs. Pall bearers were Edwin Lipscomb, J.D. McFarland, L.D. Harkins, Warren Weaver, James and Joe Travis. Flower bearers, Goldie Yoke, Dorris Higgins, Gertrude Hedges, Alma Swartz, Leona Frame, Odell Jackman. He was tenderly laid to rest in the Liberal Cemetery in a flower banked grave, prepared by four close friends, Roy Boyer, Charles Garner, Herbert Lane, and George Moore. The funeral was in charge of the Berkey Funeral Service.
"At the time of his death he was 63 years, 9 months and 15 days according to his funeral notice. In 1913 married Minnie Riley near Milford, Missouri. In 1914 moved to Liberal, Missouri and worked at Lipscomb Grain & Seal Co. Belonged to Christian Church as of 1894."
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1871 - 1935 (63 years)