Friday, November 19, 2010

Daniel Webster Nicks 1863-1940

The following was published in the Pulaski County Democrat Thursday, February 29, 1940.

Daniel W. Nicks was born in Howell County, Missouri, September 10, 1863, and died at his home near Brownfield, Missouri; February 14, 1940 at the age of 76 years, 5 months, and 4 days.

He was the son of Webb and Harriet Nicks. Came and settled near Brownfield with his parents when a young man.

On November 9, 1890 he was unite din marriage to Frances Issacs. To this union four chidren were born, on eof whom, Mrs. Nettie Dawson, has preceded him in death a short time ago. Besides his wife there remain to mourn his passing two sons and one daughter, namely Bryan and Earl Nicks, both of Brownfield, Missouri and Mrs. Florence Johnson of Los Angeles, California.

The deceased has three living brothers: Barton and William Nicks' both of Brownfield, and John Nicks of Oklahoma, and one sister, Mrs. Emily pickering of Amarilla, Texas. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death. One son, Edna Nicks by a former marriage preceded him in death.

There are 14 grandchildren: Thelma and Eunice Nicks, both of Springfield, Missouri; Everett, Willard, Larry, Edna, Neva, Evelyn, Florence, and Charles Nicks, all of Brownfield, Missouri; Roscoe, Dale, and Buel Dawson of Hanna, Missouri; Ruby Johnson of Los Angeles, California. He also leaves several nephews and nieces.

"Uncle Daniel" as he was familiarly and fondly known, will be sadly missed in the home and in the community. Always of a cheery disposition he made friends easily and was always ready to lend a helping hand to any in need of a neighborly kindness or assistance. When a young man he united with the Christian Church and in his declining years has been sustained by a trust and hope in Jesus.

The funeral was conducted from the Richland Christian Church Saturday afternoon, February 17, 1940, by the Rev. Waddell, local pastor, who delivered a very beautiful message to a large congregation of relatives and friends. After the services at the church the body was laid to rest in oak Lawn Cemetery at Richland and the grave was covered with beautiful flowers. R.B. Teeple had charge of the funeral.

Let us hope that in the golden sunshine of another life those who loved him will gather around in sweet reunion where partings are unknown.

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