GRIM REAPER CALLS ANOTHER CITIZEN
And Robert J. CARNS lays down the Burdens
And Cares of his life Jan. 18, 1921
Early Tuesday afternoon the word began to spread over town announcing
the death of R. J. CARNS. (Robert John) He had been sick for some weeks
and the end was not unexpected by those who had been in close attendance
ministering to his wants in his days of sickness.
Robert John CARNS was born near Marissa, St. Clair, Illinois, January
30, 1861, Departed this life January 18, 1921 at his home in
Coulterville, Randolph, Illinois at the age of 59 yrs. 11 mo. and 18
days.
His boyhood days were spent on the farm and it was during this time
that he united with the United Presbyterian Church. He was united in
marriage with Mary Ann McLAUGHLIN of Cutler, Illinois at Nashville.
To this union were born three children: Lula May, who has preceded him
in death, and those remaining with the widow to mourn his death are Mrs.
Charles Hippard (Mary Ellen CARNS HIPPARD) and Walter CARNS both who
reside in Coulterville, Randolph, Illinois. He is also survived by two
sisters Mrs. William McCLAY of near Coulterville and Mrs. Ed UHLMAN of
Sparta and three brothers, R.P. CARNS of Tilden,
Charles CARNS, of Coulterville and Elmer of Patterson NJ, and two
grandchildren, and a wide circle of other friends and relatives.
Mr. CARNS was a member of Local 1806 U.M.W.A. and the members of this
union attended the funeral services Rev. Charles M. Filer conducted the
services. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful.
The attendance at the funeral was very large, showing in a manner at
least the high esteem in which he was held by his fellow townsmen. At
the close of the services at the church all were permitted to look for
the last time upon the face of the departed:
Then the funeral moved out to our Silent City where the body was
carefully laid to rest by loving hands.
CARNS/CAIRNS/
This is my great grandfather
Marcia Hippard Larson mlarso36(a)cybertrails.com