Obituary of Harley Hampton, Who Died Sept. 14,1902

Watauga Democrat, March 12, 1903

In Memoriam

Died at his home near Bamboo, this county, of Sept. 14, 1902, Mr. Harley Hampton.

He was born July 1, 1878; was married to Miss Estella Lay July 28, 1901. His married life was short but happy. He professed faith in Christ quite young and joined the Baptist Church at Mt. Vernon and was always present at his church meetings unless providentially hindered. He lived a consistent and faithful member until death. He leaves a wife and little son to fight life’s battles alone. He was the most patient sufferer we have ever seen, and talked of the sweet singing and music he heard during his illness. He also dreamed of our blessed Savior and of sitting down near the great white throne with Him, and saw the most beautiful people he had ever looked upon.

It can truly be said that a good man has gone from among us, but our loss is his gain. After a life of hardship and trials he has gone where the weary are at rest, and where partings are no more. He did not seem to suffer while he was dying but passed away without even a struggle as sweetly as a child going to sleep.

After a very appropriate burial service by the Rev. J. M. Payne, his body was consigned to the tomb to rest until the resurrection Monday when the dead shall be called forth and eveyr one be judged according to the deeds done in the body. He is gone, forever gone; his early journey’s ore, and ages may still roll on but we will hear his loving voice no more. But we sorrow out as those who have no hope, for Jesus will soon come and wake the sleeping ones, then we hope to meet dear Harley clad in immortality in that land that knows no pain, sickness, nor sad partings.

                                Geneva Hampton