James Albert Power, the son of Thomas Harvey and Mary Elizabeth Glotfelty Power, was born near Arbela, Mo., Nov. 1, 1863, and passed away at his home in Memphis, September 18, 1947 at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 17 days. He was married on February 23, 1898 to Tillie J. Clair at Gorin, Mo. Mr. Power lived all his life in Scotland County, much of it in the neighborhood of Arbela, and in Gorin where he engaged in business, after leaving the farm. When he retired from active business, he moved to Memphis, where he made his home until his death. Among those who mourn his passing are his wife, Tillie; one daughter, Mrs. Vick Smith of west of Memphis; two grandchildren, Stella Jean and Betty Lea; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Garrison, who lives near Arbela, and Mrs. Anna E. Notestein, of Palisade, Colorado; one brother, George T. Power of Memphis. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. In his passing the home has lost a kind and loving husband and father, the community an upright and respected citizen. Funeral services were held at the Gerth & Baskett Chapel, Monday, and the body laid to rest in the Gorin cemetery, G. Lolin Eaton, minister of the Memphis Christian church, officiating.
James Albert Power, the son of Thomas Harvey and Mary Elizabeth Glotfelty Power, was born near Arbela, Mo., Nov. 1, 1863, and passed away at his home in Memphis, September 18, 1947 at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 17 days. He was married on February 23, 1898 to Tillie J. Clair at Gorin, Mo. Mr. Power lived all his life in Scotland County, much of it in the neighborhood of Arbela, and in Gorin where he engaged in business, after leaving the farm. When he retired from active business, he moved to Memphis, where he made his home until his death. Among those who mourn his passing are his wife, Tillie; one daughter, Mrs. Vick Smith of west of Memphis; two grandchildren, Stella Jean and Betty Lea; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Garrison, who lives near Arbela, and Mrs. Anna E. Notestein, of Palisade, Colorado; one brother, George T. Power of Memphis. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. In his passing the home has lost a kind and loving husband and father, the community an upright and respected citizen. Funeral services were held at the Gerth & Baskett Chapel, Monday, and the body laid to rest in the Gorin cemetery, G. Lolin Eaton, minister of the Memphis Christian church, officiating.
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