Thomas Kinlaw Dies After Stroke, Buried Jan. 9, 1926

Howellsville Man Goes to His Reward. . . Mr. Thomas Kinlaw Succumbs to Stroke of Paralysis—Former Treasurer of Robeson County and Man of High Character—Director of National Cotton Mill of Lumberton—Funeral Services at Zion Tabernacle Church Largely Attended. . . Leader in Community

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Kinlaw, prosperous farmer and business man of Howellsville township, who died Thursday evening, were conducted Friday afternoon in Zion Tabernacle Baptist Church by Rev. Paul T. Britt, pastor of deceased, assisted by Dr. Chas. H. Durham, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lumberton, and Rev. I.P. Hedgpeth, Baptist minister of Lumberton. Interment was made in the family cemetery near the home of deceased.

Beautiful tribute as paid the life of Mr. Kinlaw by Mr. Britt, and a large crows paid their last respects to one of the greatest men Howellsville township ever knew. A male quartet sang two selections at the church, each selection being a favorite of deceased.

For 36 hours Mr. Kinlaw lingered between life and death and finally surrendered peacefully. Early Wednesday Mr. Kinlaw suffered a severe stroke of paralysis, from which he never regained consciousness. All possible medical aid given, but the call had been made and he answered it late Thursday afternoon.

Thomas Kinlaw was 69 years old and a leader in his community. Truly he was a man among men, and counted his friends by acquaintances. Zion Tabernacle Church, Howellsville township’s leading house of worship, of which Mr. Kinlaw was not only a great leader, but one of its most devoted members, has lost one of its most valuable assets. The community in which he lived and the county which he served have both been heavy losers in the death of this man. For 12 years Mr. Kinlaw as county treasurer, serving in that capacity most acceptably prior to the time the late Mr. M.G. McKenzie served. After this faithful service, Mr. Kinlaw was chosen by Sheriff George B. McLeod as sheriff’s office deputy or clerk, and remained in this official capacity for two more years, after which he returned to his large plantation in Howellsville, where he made a success and died a highly respected and well-loved citizen.

At the time of Mr. Kinlaw’s death, he was a director in the N

ational Cotton Mill of Lumberton and was considered one of its most efficient and trusted officers.

He is survived by his widow and 10 children: Mesdames J. Rowland Prevatt and Charlie Barker of Lumberton, Mesdames Bud Wilson and Alfred Allen, Miss Emma Kinlaw, Messrs. Horrey, Douglas, Rowsey and J. Elmer Kinlaw of Howellsville township, and Mr. Nash Kinlaw of Lumberton.

Despite the very inclement weather, a large crowd of people attended the funeral services, and the floral designs were many and beautiful.

From the front page of the Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Jan. 11, 1926

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