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From: "Bobbie Ivey-Lewallen" <>
Subject: [McC] Obits from the West Union Association of United Baptists Minutes
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:08:41 -0400



Chitwood, Asbury-Son of Francis Marion and Emily Chitwood, born
August 28, 1878, departed this life June 8, 1946. He was baptized and
joined the Second Bethlehem Baptist Church July 1894 and on Jan. 15, 1942 he
became a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church by enrollment. United in
Holy Matrimony December 15, 1897 with Charity Chitwood, daughter of Richard
A. and Laura Chitwood. To this successful union eleven children were born,
four girls and seven boys. Asbury Chitwood leaves this faithful companion
and nine children to mourn his departure, also a number of grandchildren and
great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. We feel that our
loss is his eternal gain in glory.

Lowden, Lenora-Daughter of Daniel and Polly Blevins, was born
March 15th, 1883, age 65 years, 11 months and 6 days. She was united in
matrimony to Cornelus Lowden. To this union were born 2 sons and 6
daughters. She was a charger member of Pine Grove Baptist Church,
instituted February 25th, 1902 to which she remained a faithful member until
death. She leaves to mourn her passing a husband, 9 children, 24
grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and a host of friends. We feel our
loss is her eternal gain.

Baker, W. H.-Son of Calvin and Nancy Baker, was born Jan. 22nd,
1877, deceased this life April 1st, 1949. Age 72 years, 2 months and 9
days. Was united in matrimony to Maggie Strunk May 17th, 1902. To this
union were born 3 sons and 1 daughter. He joined the Pine Grove Baptist
Church Dec. 17, 1916 and lived a faithful member until death. He leaves to
mourn his passing a loving companion, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 5 sisters and
many friends and neighbors. We all feel our loss is his eternal gain.

Strunk, Noble-The son of Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Strunk was born April 2,
1912. Deceased this life July 14, 1949. He joined the Pine Grove Baptist
Church 1935, in which he was an active member for quite some time, leading
public prayers, singing in the choir, and helping in other activities of the
church. He was married to Birtie Marie Chitwood April 12, 1934. On
February 17th, 1943 he answered the call to serve in the U. S. Army and
served until July 31st, 1945. Noble leaves his wife, father and mother, 4
brothers, Clell and Junior of Winfield, Ralph of Toledo, Ohio, Fred of
Cincinnati, 3 sisters, Mrs. Doyle Crabtree and Gladys of Winfield and Mrs.
Willie Strunk of Oneida; a host of other relatives and friends. As we mourn
our loss we recall our Saviour's saying John 14. "I go to prepare a place
for you and if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again and
receive you unto myself."

Wilson, Imogene Anderson-Was born November 29, 1929, departed this life
February 5, 1949, 19 years, 2 months and 7 days old. She was the daughter
of Andrew and Vina Anderson of who preceded her in death several years ago.
She made her home with her Uncle Loyd and Blance Anderson of Silerville.
She was married to Mitchel Wilson March 11, 1946. To this union were born
two children, a son Andrew Wilson and a daughter Phyllis Ann Wilson who
preceded her in death the 16th day of December 1948. She joined the
Silerville Baptist Church several years ago. Imogene always wore a smile
for everyone. She bore her suffering patiently and always spoke a kind word
to everyone who came in to see her. She said she was ready to go and we
know when God called her home she was through suffering. She leaves to
mourn her absence a husband, one son, a grandmother, 4 uncles, 7 aunts and a
host of friends, but we feel our loss is heaven's gain.

Gooch, PFC Johnnie Edward-Was born November 15, 1919, to Matt and
Lou Gooch. His father preceded him in death, leaving Johnnie with a big
responsibility on his young shoulders. He helped his widowed mother and
little brother until his duty called him to serve his country in February
1942. He served with the 109th Infantry, Co. I. in the European theater of
the World War II, until he paid the supreme sacrifice Aug. 13, 1944. He
left a mother who followed him in death two years ago July 14, 1947. He
joined the Second Otter Creek Church Nov. 15, 1931 the day he was 12 years
old. Johnnie was a boy that was loved by everyone. He always enjoyed being
with his friends and loved ones. He tried to make those around him happy.
He was 25 years, 8 months and 29 days old when he gave his life that others
might live. He leaves one brother, Luther, 4 aunts, Mattie King, who cared
for him like a mother, Minnie King, Susie Cooper and Sallie Wilson, 4
uncles, Mack Gooch, Edward Gooch, Andy Strunk, and Burel Strunk. Many
cousins and friends who feel proud of Johnnie's service to his country and
to his God. We are sure Johnnie would have said, "Comrades, I did not die
in vain." He was wounded 5 years ago today. We, his loved ones, feel
assured that Johnnie's soul took its flight on August 13, 1944 to be with
Jesus and his departed loved ones. We are sure he would say to those left
to mourn do not weep I am at peace.

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