CLACK, Micajah (1886)

In Memoriam of Micajah Clack

Died, August 16th., 1886, at his residence in Rhea County, Tenn., Mr. Micajah Clack, aged 87 yrs., 2 Mo., and 25 days. He was born in Wayne County, Ky., May 21st, 1799. His father removed with him to Sevier County, Tenn., while he was a lad; where he grew up and was married to Miss Margaret Kerr, daughter of Robert and Amy Kerr, on the 28th day of Sept., 1820. He afterwards removed to Bradley County, Tenn., and from thence to Rhea County, Tenn about the year 1839. He leaves surviving him four sons and two daughters, (his wife and four sons have fallen asleep). He made a public profession of his faith in Christ by uniting with the Baptist Church in July 1833, of which he lived a most acceptable member to the end of his life -beautifully exemplifying the character of a true christian.

Father’s health had been declining for several years. His ast illness was severe and protracted, but he bore his sufferings with christian fortitude. Often as he drew near the gates of death, he expressed himself as resting fully upon the merits of Christ for acceptance before God, as resigned to God’s will, and ready to depart. He said Jesus was near and precious, and that he was drawing near his eternal home. Several times during the two last weeks of his life he called upon Bro. Johnson and others to sing for him, and amid intense sufferings he rejoiced and praised God.

He said he soon would be free from all pain and be with Christ. Thus his spirit passed away, in peace and tranquility, through the gate of death to join his kindred spirits, and to increase and enliven the happified throngs in the home of the blessed. His devoted children, relatives and friends mourn his departure with the firm belief that he has joined the crown of the finally faithful. “May our last end be like his.”

His remains were intered according to his own dictationsin the Clack burrying ground, near James Ewing’s, at 9:30 o’clock a. m., on the 17th inst., amid a large crowd of friends. Love for his many virtues and a tear of sorrow to his memory.
W.R.C. Roddy, Tenn., August 25th, 1886