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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