Major C. A. Goodloe Obituary

---DEATH OF MAJOR  C. A. GOODLOE---
We doubt if there has ever been a Crockett County citizen so highly honored at his death as was Major C. A. GOODLOE, whose funeral was held at Alamo last Friday. Not only did his county neighbors and friends pay their respects, but many prominent State officials and citizens from throughout the State were present to mingle their tears with the sorrowing ones. Mr. GOODLOE moved to Alamo, then Cageville in 1867 and has made that place his home since. He was first married to Miss Sallie WOOD of Dyer County in 1868. To this union were born two children; Hallum & Ora. In 1880, Mrs. GOODLOE died, and a few years later, Miss Ora, a beautiful, attractive and highly cultured young lady, joined her mother. Several years later, Mr. GOODLOE was married the second time to Miss Gussie KING, who Survives him. Mr. GOODLOE filled many places of honor and trust--was Crockett County's first Superintendent of Public Instruction; was Grand Master of the State, F. & A. M. in 1887, and was Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons in Tennessee in 1898. Be it said to his honor and credit, he was one of the first public men in the State to take a stand for public schools, and when he commenced to advocate this great cause it was exceedingly unpopular, but he never faltered, and we are glad he was spared to see the present great system that is doing so much for the poorer classes of our State, who appreciated the untiring efforts of such men as Mr. GOODLOE, in their behalf. He waited until rather late in life before uniting with the church, but his loyalty since his enlistment has never been questioned, and his devotion has been beautiful.  The writer has known him since he first moved to Cageville in 1867, and when a little boy, he stood beside the bedside of his dying father as Mr. GOODLOE held his hand and spoke words of comfort and assurance to the boyish heart.The funeral services in the Methodist Church were held by Dr. R. H. MAHON, assisted by Rev. U. S. McCASLIN. Beautiful and appropriate remarks were made by Governor Tom O. RYE, Judge John R. BOND, and Elder GIDDENS. After the services at the Church, the Masons took charge and at the grave, one of the most impressive Masonic services ever held in the county was conducted by Grand Master Charley BARHAM, assisted by Deputy Grand Master Tom PEELER,  Grand High Priest Dr. MATLOCK, Grand Secretary, Stitch CAIN, and the Master, Wardens,and members of Alamo, Bells, Maury City, and Friendship Lodges. Pallbearers were: Gov. T. C. RYE, Judge T. E. HARWOOD, Esq. J. F. ROBERTSON, Hon. W. H. BIGGS, Capt. J. M. BRACKIN, Capt. W. P. DAWSON, Dr. N. I. HESS, Hon. W. F. POSTON, and Judge W. I. McFARLAND. The floral offerings were many and most beautiful.