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The Rains County Leader
April 22, 1904
A Pastor's Notice
Brother Wiley M. Lamb, was born in Calloway county, Kentucky, Nov. 25, 1838. He was married on June 31, 1858, to Miss Elvira Johnson at Paris, Texas. He was the father of 9 children - 6 of whom survive him, as follows: Mrs. Lizzie Hart of Gilmer; Mrs. Rama Skipwith of Rusk; Basil Lamb of Miller Grove, Henry Lamb of Lufkin, and Marshall Lamb and Ernest Lamb of Emory. He was converted in September 1856, at Paris, Texas. He was baptized into the fellowship of the baptist church at Sulphur Springs, Texas, in June 1864 by pastor Lowe. HE was ordained as a deacon about 20 years ago by the Baptist church at Emory. He had been a member of the Masonic fraternity since 1863, and had advanced to the degree of Master Mason. His lodge frequently entrusted him with the duties of Worshipful Master. He moved to Emory in November 1871. Here, he has served his fellow-countrymen in many places of trust, having served 4 years as Constable, 3 years as SHeriff and Tax Collector. On February 17, 1901, he was appointed postmaster at Emory, which position he has since held. WHen the last seemed to have come last Sunday (April 17), he called his companion, his children, his pastor and some immediate friends to his bedside, and filled our hearts and thrilled our souls with his words of faith in God, his hope in Jesus and his joy in the Holy Spirit. WIth a due sense of his own short-comings, an abiding affection for every loved one and unswerving trust in God, he bade us all good bye and said, "I am ready to go." At the family home, on April 19, he died, after one week's illness. His devoted wife, 2 daughters, 4 sons (all of whom are Baptists), a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren with a host of friends are thus bereaved. He had every possible administration that means of love could give. He was buried from the family residence by the local lodge of Free Masons. At the Baptist church, the pastor conducted religious exercise - speaking from a suggested Scripture, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith." (2nd Tim. 4:7) An extraordinary concourse of friends witnessed the ceremonies. He was a faithful husband and father. He was a devoted church member. He was a true mason. He was a noble citizen. As his pastor, I mingle my tears of grief and joy with those of the many who love Brother Lamb's memory. Again, I offer my most cordial sympathy, and commend all to the grace of his God and the consolation of his hopes.
Truly,
L.E. Masters