Obituary Rev. B. F Loveless Contributed by Sarah Stead   Died August 15, 1909 [name of paper not known] Whom God called from the walks of men to that home of all true and faithful servants of His. Departed thos life August 15, 1909, at the home of his daughter Mrs. S. A. Herring, near Alvarado, Johnson Co. Texas. He was born in Pickens County, Georgia Nov. 21, 1830 and married Sarah adams August 1848. Was converted and joined the Baptist Church in 1852. Moved to Coleman County, Alabama in 1856. Was licensed to preach in 1861 and soon after ordained. He moved his family to Ellis County, Texas in 1881 and kept on in the Lord's work. He was County Missionary for Ellis County soon after he came here - served several churches as pastor and was ever about his Master's business. About twelve years ago his strength and voice failed him and he had to give up his ministerial work. The last year of his life was spent as a patient sufferer of the bed of affliction. He was a cheerful, sweet spirited Christian, a loving husband and father, and a true friend, loved by all who knew him. Brother Loveless was laid to rest Aug. 16, 1909 in the Bethany Cemetery. W. R. Selvege conducted the funeral services in a very impressive manner. He leaves his dear old companion who has toiled with him through these many  years and is now very feeble. He also leaves five children and a host of friends to mourn his death We extend to his bereaved famioy our heartfelt sympathy in their sad ordeal to which they are called to pass to them. It is his eternal gain to a home of God's right hand. Sweet is the scene where virtue dies When sinks a righteous soul to rest How mildly from the closing eyes How gently leaves the expanding breast Dear is the spot where Christians sleep And sweet the strains that angels pour Oh why should we in anguish weep They are not lost but gone before Committee: W. B. Whittington, V. H. Stovall, B. D. Caudle   Copyright © 2003-2016, Ellis County TXGenWeb. All Rights Reserved. This page was last modified: Thursday, 01-Jul-2021 13:20:48 MDT