Mr. David Harrill, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Colfax Township, died at his home at Ellenboro at 6 o’clock Tuesday evening. He had been ill for quite a long time. Bronchial pneumonia developed Tuesday morning, and in his weakened condition he could not withstand the attack, sinking rapidly until his death followed about 6 o’clock that day.
A pioneer member of the prominent Harrill family, Dr. David Harrill was one of the county’s best known citizens and reputed to be the wealthiest citizen of his township. Had he lived until his birthday in May, he would have been 89 years old. Prominent in business affairs, a devoted member of the Baptist church, loyal to friends and devoted to his family, Mr. Harrill was a man whose passing will be keenly felt on all sides.
Deceased is survived by four children—Mrs. M.J. Wright, Mrs. A.S. Harrill, Mrs. George Maurice and Miss Kate Harrill.
Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Bethel Baptist church. Beautiful floral offerings and an outpouring of friends and relatives attested the high esteem in which deceased was held.
From the front page of the Forest City Courier, April 9, 1925
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