Canter, Gene 1882

Gene Canter

Transcribed by Fay Cantor Leonard

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Canter, Gene 1882 – 1931

Gene Canter Succumbs To A Lingering Illness

In the Dixon Springs cemetery there lies sleeping all of a happy family – Gene Canter, his wife Pearl Clay Canter, and their son, Glenn Canter.

The earthly departure of this family begun in 1921 when the son, then ten years of age, lost his life in an automobile accident in Carthage. At that time a plot in the burial grounds was purchased and the remains of this fine boy were deposited in the middle section. In 1925, or four years later, the wife and mother departed this life and her remains were laid in the section on the north side of the son. On Friday afternoon, Aug. 28, 1931, the husband and father passed to his reward and his remains were buried in the section just south of the son. Thus sleepeth an entire family.

Mr. Canter’s passing away came after an illness of some seven years. During this time he suffered much pain and endured much sorrow, but all without a word of complaint. Mr. Canter was born and reared in the Difficult community of this county, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Canter, both of whom survive. He is also survived by two brothers, Burford Canter of Rich Pond, Ky., and J. A. Canter, of Difficult, and one sister Mrs. Ada Williams, of Jackson County.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by a friend, J. M. Cox, in the Difficult Baptist Church in the presence of one of the largest crowds ever assembled to pay last tribute to a departed friend. Burial was made immediately following the funeral services with L. B. Smith, of Sanderson & Smith, funeral directors, in active charge.

Mr. Canter was 49 years of age. When a young man he was united in marriage to one of Smith County’s finest young ladies, Miss Pearl Clay, who, with a young son, as stated above, preceded him to the grave. For a number of years Mr. Canter served as one of the popular and efficient teachers in the county. Later he and his family removed to Carthage where he engaged extensively in the fire insurance business. While residing in Carthage, Mr. and Mrs. Canter erected one of the most attractive residences in the town, it being the property now owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Stone, on Main Street. Mr. Canter’s passing away came at the home of his parents with whom he had been residing for the past several months.

Many years ago Mr. Canter united with the Christian church. He was a man of the most genial disposition. He was honest, industrious, and capable and one of the most pleasing associates one could have. He was held in the very highest esteem by a vast number of friends, all of whom extend deepest sympathy to his aged and feeble father and to his aged mother who was unable to attend the funeral services on account of being confined to her bed with an illness.

In life no family was happier than Mr. and Mrs. Canter and their son, and it is our hope that they are reunited and are far happier now than when dwelling with us, although their removal causes sincere regret by loved ones left behind.

Transcriber’s Notes:

Gene Canter was born in 1882 and died 28 Aug. 1931

Gene’s father is incorrectly listed as W. P. Canter and should be W. B. Canter.

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