Obituary Rufus Farned
Rufus Farned – our brother was born March 5th, 1876, and died August 15th, 1896, after a few days illness at the home of his foster parents, J. H. and Valera Cox, who took him as their own when by five years old and brought him up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. He professed religion two years ago and joined Saulsbury Baptist Church and lived a consistent member till death; he was also a member of the Sunday school.
RESOLVED, That the church and Sunday school tender our sincere sympathy to the sorrowing sisters, brothers, aged grandmother and foster parents. They should sorrow not as those who have not hope, for he has gone to the home of the Savior where there’s everlasting joy. May this sad bereavement cause us that are left to be more diligent about our Father’s business, so that when we are called we will be ready.
Mrs. Mattie Aldridge
Mrs. Emma Moran
Mrs. S. E. Dowdy
Source: original newspaper clipping in scrapbook created by Ada Clark Stroup of Saulsbury
