The sudden death of Noah Burfoot Sr., aged 71, who was claimed by a heart attack at 10:30 Tuesday night, was a distinct shock to the community, county and section, and created deep regret among all who knew him.
For 12 years he had been a member of the Pasquotank County Commissioners, and as chairman of the Commission was known for his consideration, his kindliness, and his cautious and conservative judgment.
In his heart was always the wish to be straightforward in all his dealings, and it has been often said of him that he guarded the resources of his county as jealously as if they had been his own. His hobby was the relieve of the burdens of the taxpayers, and he countenanced no expenditure that in his best judgement was not for public economy.
Yet he was always alert to the pleas of those who were needy, and turned no deaf ear to those who came before his board in misfortune, or those who asked for funds for the public welfare or the promotion of public measures for the progress of his town and section.
The best evidence of the high esteem in which he was held and the greatest tribunes to his courteous and kindly spirit are the expressions of regret that come from the men on the street, who saw him daily, and who knew him well.
Even on the day of his death, he made his rounds thru the County offices, as eh was wont to do daily, to keep posted on county affairs, and to look after the work with which he had been entrusted by his neighbors and countymen. Every office in the courthouse was closed during the hour of his funeral at 4 o’clock Thursday, and every county officer attended, to see his remains to go their long sleep in Hollywood, where he was laid to rest with Odd Fellow’s honors.
Mr. Burfoot moved to this city from Camden County 30 years ago, giving up his active farming to become agent for the Norfolk Southern railroad, which position he gave up to enter in business with the late J.B. Flora. He afterward became a pioneer in the manufacture of hosiery in this city, and at the time of his death was President and Manager of the Pasquotank Hosiery Company.
His surviving relatives are his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Rennie Aydlett, sister of E.F., A.L. and J.H. Aydlett of this city; two children, Mrs. Ada Burfoot Lester and Noah Burfoot Jr., of this city; a brother, J.M. Burfoot of Norfolk, and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Shuford of New York city.
From the front page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., Friday, May 1, 1925
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