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Joseph Alexander Edwards

1 May 1843 – 22 Mar 1900

Birth1 May 1843
Death22 Mar 1900
CemeteryNew Hope Cemetery
Russ , Laclede County , Missouri , USA
Added byJuanita Sloan Lowrance on 01 Aug 2007
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13383977

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Deacon J. A. Edwards was the son of John Burks and Tabitha Williamson Edwards. IN MEMORY OF DEACON J. A. EDWARDS WHO DIED AT HIS HOME NEAR LEBANON, LACLEDE COUNTY, MO., MARCH 22, 1900 The subject of this sketch was born in Baron Co., Ky., May 1st, 1843. Professed Religion and joined the Baptist Church at Rock Springs, Ky., at the age of 11 years and remained 18 years, when the moved to Mo. and located in Laclede Co., 1873. hi 1882 he became a charter member of the Baptist church at New Hope, Laclede Co., and remained with this church until death. Soon after the organization of this church he was ordained Deacon and filled the office faithfully. A few years later this church became connected with an Association known as Providence, during which time he was the secretary for 6 years. This Association, in connection with the Old Zion Association, formed the Laclede Co. Association in 1895. It was during the existence of the Provedence Association an incident occurred worthy of notice, hi 1890 he plead before the Association for something to be done for Lebanon, then without a Baptist church, his zeal was so effectual that the Association appointed him and Eld. W. T. Spencer to correspond with Dr. A. F. Baker, corresponding secretary of the State Board. Soon after Dr. Baker came to Lebanon and Bro. Edwards met him there and prevailed with Dr. Baker to send a good man to Lebanon, as a result of this meeting, Eld. H. G. Youngblood of Springfield came to Lebanon and held a glorious revival, many being saved, and a church organized and soon a good house of worship built, which exist to-day as a tribute to the memory of the labors of this good man. We feel that words cannot describe his worthy character, pious life, Godly example, safe counsel and deeds of charity. We feel his loss keenly, but take consolation in the fact, that he died like lived. At the time of his death he was President of the District Board of Laclede Co. Association, and was always on hand to advise with the Board, and cooperate with the missionary. He leaves the wife of his youth, and 8 children to mourn his loss. We believe he was one of the best posted Laymen we ever saw; Error withered before the powerful arguments of truth wielded by him. His Funeral was preached by Eld. A. H. Hawkins, his former pastor. Text, Rev., 2:10, after which his precious body was laid away hi the New Hope Cemetery to await the Resurrection. We shall see him again; He still speaks; God help us to Live and Die like him.

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