Thursday, August 29, 2019

Death of Albert Godwin Bazemore, 8 Years Old, August 22, 1919

From the Hertford County Herald, Ahoskie, N.C., Aug. 29, 1919

Albert Godwin Bazemore

On Friday afternoon, August 22, 1919, at 5:30 o’clock, just as the golden sun was lightening the western horizon with its many colored rays, and slowly sinking to its rest, the precious soul of Albert Godwin Bazemore, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Basemore, winged its flight to realms above and found its resting place in the arms of the blessed loving Savior. He was eight years and three months old, and form the day of his birth suffered with chronic spleen and liver disease. Little Albert was sick only seven days, being taken sick on Saturday, August 16, becoming unconscious and delirious on Tuesday and never recognizing his loving relations who so anxiously hovered around his bed, until he passed away the following Friday. Although he suffered intensely all the time, not one murmur was heard to pass his lips, and not by one word or outward sign did any know of the acute pain that he was enduring. His little body was racked with pain and constantly burning with fever, but he bore it all with unceasing fortitude. All that loving hands and hearts could do to prolong his life was done, but the Heavenly Father, in his infinite wisdom, saw fit to take him home to rest with Him in glory.

Everyone loved the little darling. He was so kind, gentle and loving toward everyone. Ever ready to help anyone and to champion the cause of his little friends. He was beloved by everyone that came in contact with him. He loved to attend Sunday School and church services and just as long as he was strong enough to go he went regularly. One of his favorite texts and one that he often repeated was “He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall surely be destroyed.” He believed in his Lord and Savior and often asked questions concerning the Bible. During his illness he requested, that should he die, that the hymn “Death Be Only a Dream” be sung over his body. It was beautifully rendered by Miss Mary Barker of whom he was so fond.

The funeral was held from the residence of his father Saturday afternoon at 6 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J.J. Barker, assisted by Rev. Fred T. Collins. His favorite hymn “Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown” was sung, and amidst a large concourse of friends and relatives his remains were conveyed to the cemetery and there laid to rest. His grave and casket were covered with a profusion of beautiful floral offerings, among them being two lovely designs from his Sunday School teacher and class whom he loved so well.

Oh, it was so hard to give him up—the only baby son of the family. Everything is so dark and gloomy before us now. There is a vacant chair in our home, and aching void in our hearts, which never can be filled. To know Albert was to love him for he was so bright and intelligent, so eager to serve and to please everyone. He is gone from us forever and although our hearts will ever yearn for him, we know that he is sweetly resting, free from all earthly pain and suffering. We know that he is happy with his Savior, whom he loved as well to serve and we feel that although his fond parents and relatives are heartbroken by his untimely death, they should not grieve so deeply for they know that he is sweetly sleeping in blessed Jesus’ arms of love.

He leaves to mourn is loss his broken hearted parents, three sisters, Ethel and Marian Bazemore and Mrs. W.J. Smith of Norfolk, and one half brother, W.C. Bazemore of Coastesville, Pa., besides a large host of friends and relatives. We commend them all to the Heavenly Father who doeth all things well, for in Him and Him alone can they find solace and comfort in their hour of trouble. Only he who sees the sparrows when they fall can heal their wounded hearts and give them rest from every care.

We extend to them our deepest sympathy and remind them that he is not dead by sleepeth to awake and greet them on the joyous Resurrection Morn, when we shall know as we are known. May they realize that their loss is his eternal gain and that when they have finished their work here on earth, laid down their cross and received the crown of life eternal, that they will once more be united never to part.

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