The following account of the death of O.W. Bundy, taken from a Colorado paper, who was well-known in Roxobel and Woodland where he was in business for some years, will be of interest to a large number in this section:
Early Wednesday morning the people of both Swink and La Junta were grieved immeasurably to learn of the death of O.W. Bundy, mayor of Swink, and also cashier of the First State Bank of that place. It was generally known that he underwent an operation for appendicitis at a local hospital several days ago and had from the start been in a pretty serious condition, but his passing away at 3 o’clock Thursday morning was nevertheless a distinct shock to the two communities where he is so well and favorably known.
Oscar Wilson Bundy was born in Belmont county, Ohio, 49 years ago, into a Quaker family, to whose teachings he remained faithful throughout his life. He was graduated in a Quaker boarding school in Barnesville, Ohio, at an early age and continued to reside in his native state until about 12 years ago. He came to Swink in 1911 and bought an interest in the Beaty-Reynolds store. Seven years ago he severed his connection with it to become cashier of the First State Bank of Swink.
Shortly after coming to Swink, Mr. Bundy was united in marriage to Miss Decie Delaney of Ohio, the ceremony being performed in Denver on January 7, 1914. A splendid home was established in Swink and friends surrounded them in great numbers.
Truly the town, and Otero county as well, has sustained an irreparable loss in the passing of one of its most useful and efficient citizens. He was a leader in all civic affairs having for their object better local conditions, and a good friend and adviser to scores of farmers. His optimism inspired them with new hope and courage in time of trouble, and there is not a man in the Swink community, or its immediate vicinity, whose loss will be more keenly felt or deplored. He has passed from the scenes of his splendid activity into the great eternity from which no man returns. He died in the prime of life w3hen he was deserving and enjoying the highest e4steem of the several communities where he was known.
To the bereaved wife and one son, Wilson, aged 9 years, we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Other survivors residing elsewhere are his mother and his sisters, Mrs. Whinery of East Liverpool, Ohio, the latter being expected to arrive in Swink Saturday noon, and Mrs. O.J. Brackin, Colerain, Ohio, and Mrs. J.L. Smith, Adens, Ohio.
The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with Rev. J.L. Weaver of rocky Ford in charge, assisted by Rev. G.W. Gordon of Swink. A special request has been made that friends omit flowers at the funeral service.
From the front page of the Roanoke-Chowan Times, Rich Square, N.C., Dec. 20, 1923
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