- Charles Oscar Lee, son of Jacob M. and Sarah J. Lee, was born near Clay City in Clay County, IL, January 8, 1869.
He was united in marriage with Miss Sophie B. Hawk on June 5, 1895. To this union, four children were born, Mrs. Pearlie Edens of Toluca, Mrs. Ray Walden of Mattoon, and Leslie and Carroll of Magnolia.
Early in life he united with the United Brethren Church at Mt. Zion, IL; later transferring his membership to Magnolia Community Church.
The son of a Civil War Veteran, each year as Memorial Day drew near he helped to plan fitting service to be held at Mt. Zion Church near their home.
Most of his early life was spent on a farm in Clay County. In 1920 the family moved to Lebanon, OH. Here in the Otterbein home, his services were unexcelled, and it was with deep regret by young and old, after ten years of loyal services, that failing health caused him to give up his work there. In 1930 they came to the farm near Magnolia, her he passed away in the early morning of June 5, 1939, on their 44th wedding anniversary, at the age of 70 years, 4 months, and 28 days, after a long illness during which he was always cheerful and uncomplaining.
A true friend and neighbor, he was loved and respected by all who knew him.
He is survived by his devoted wife and four children, also seven granddaughter, two nieces and a nephew. His only sister passed away seven weeks ago. Beside other relatives there are also a host of friends who will miss him and mourn his passing.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, June 7 at 2 o'clock at the Magnolia M.E. Church, with Rev.
Franklin Harwood, pastor, in charge.
The casket bearers were grandsons and relatives, John C. Walden, Harold and Charles Edens, Chalmers Turner, Joe Malone and Marion Lee.
Burial was made in the Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, IL.
HENRY NEWS REPUBLICAN
HENRY, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1939
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1869 - 1939 (70 years)
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