J. Bryan Grimes Laid to Rest, Jan. 13, 1923

Final Tribute Paid Col. Grimes. . . Large Crowd Attends Funeral Service at Christ Episcopal Church in Raleigh

By the Associated Press

Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 13—Following out the simple rites of the Episcopal burial service, final homage this afternoon was paid to J. Bryan Grimes, late secretary of state of North Carolina, as his casket was borne from the rotunda of the capitol, where it had laid in state from 10 o’clock this morning to Christ Episcopal church and thence to Oakwood cemetery, where the statesman was laid at rest.

All through the day a great procession of friends, admirers and compatriots filed through the capitol corridors in silent homage. Under the draperies of mourning, in the soft radiance of filtered sunlight from the dome above, lay the body of the statesman, surrounded by floral tributes from individuals whom he knew and loved, from societies and organizations, and from mere acquaintances. In design these tributes stressed that which probably was closes to his heart—the Stars and Bars of the Confederacy.

When the hour came for removal to the church, members of the general assembly formed in their respective houses, then followed the casket, now draped in the flag of the Old North State, to the church across the street.

The church choir sang “Lead, Kindly Light,” “I Heard the Voice” and “Oh, Paradise,” while Rev. Milton A. Barber read the service. The throng which filled the church bowed heads in reverence, and tears, unchecked, were seen to flow from many an eye.

Besides the general assembly, there were in attendance large representations from the Sons of the Revolution, North Carolina Historical association, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Confederate Veterans, trustees of the University and the State Literary and Historical association. The state officials acted as the honorary pallbearers and the casket was borne by J.E. Sawyer, L.P. Denmark, A.L. Fleming, George Little, S.A. Nichols and Walter Lee Horton.

Governor Cameron Morrison, the council of state, Chief Justice Walter Clark and the associate justices of the supreme court; Lieutenant Governor Cooper, president of the senate, and Speaker John G. Dawson, of the house, headed the list of honorary pallbearers.

From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, January 14, 1922