SHARP.--Levi Jacob, son of Gideon and Salina Sharp, was born near Belleville, Pa., July 12, 1874; died near his home at Hubbard, Oreg., Sept. 27, 1930; aged 56 y. 2 m. 14 d.
On the morning of his death he left home as usual to go to his work. While on the way he met a very sad accident. The truck on which he was riding upset and he was fatally injured. He passed into eternity on the way to the hospital.
He accepted Christ at the age of 31 and lived a faithful Christian life. He loved to read his Bible and while waiting for the truck to arrive he was seen sitting by the roadside reading the precious Word. He had a kind and cheerful disposition which won for him many friends.
On Nov. 1, 1904, he was married to Cora Emma Byler at Sadalia, Mo. To this union were born 5 children. On Jan. 26, 1920, he moved with his family to Hubbard, Oreg., where his wife and youngest daughter passed into eternity. On Jan. 2, 1930, he was married to Lydia M. Kropf of Hubbard, Oreg., who is left to mourn the loss of a dear companion and husband.
Funeral services were held Sept. 30, at the home and at the Zion A. M. Church of which he was faithful member. Services in charge of Bros. E. Z. Yoder, N. A. Lind, and Fred J. Gingerich. Texts, Amos 4:12 and Matt. 24:44. Burial in the Lind Cemetery.
"Oh how often we will miss you,
When the shades of evening fall.
And with longing ears we'll listen
For your dear familiar call."
Gospel Herald, Dec. 11, 1930, page 799
On the morning of his death he left home as usual to go to his work. While on the way he met a very sad accident. The truck on which he was riding upset and he was fatally injured. He passed into eternity on the way to the hospital.
He accepted Christ at the age of 31 and lived a faithful Christian life. He loved to read his Bible and while waiting for the truck to arrive he was seen sitting by the roadside reading the precious Word. He had a kind and cheerful disposition which won for him many friends.
On Nov. 1, 1904, he was married to Cora Emma Byler at Sadalia, Mo. To this union were born 5 children. On Jan. 26, 1920, he moved with his family to Hubbard, Oreg., where his wife and youngest daughter passed into eternity. On Jan. 2, 1930, he was married to Lydia M. Kropf of Hubbard, Oreg., who is left to mourn the loss of a dear companion and husband.
Funeral services were held Sept. 30, at the home and at the Zion A. M. Church of which he was faithful member. Services in charge of Bros. E. Z. Yoder, N. A. Lind, and Fred J. Gingerich. Texts, Amos 4:12 and Matt. 24:44. Burial in the Lind Cemetery.
"Oh how often we will miss you,
When the shades of evening fall.
And with longing ears we'll listen
For your dear familiar call."
Gospel Herald, Dec. 11, 1930, page 799
SHARP.--Levi Jacob, son of Gideon and Salina Sharp, was born near Belleville, Pa., July 12, 1874; died near his home at Hubbard, Oreg., Sept. 27, 1930; aged 56 y. 2 m. 14 d.
On the morning of his death he left home as usual to go to his work. While on the way he met a very sad accident. The truck on which he was riding upset and he was fatally injured. He passed into eternity on the way to the hospital.
He accepted Christ at the age of 31 and lived a faithful Christian life. He loved to read his Bible and while waiting for the truck to arrive he was seen sitting by the roadside reading the precious Word. He had a kind and cheerful disposition which won for him many friends.
On Nov. 1, 1904, he was married to Cora Emma Byler at Sadalia, Mo. To this union were born 5 children. On Jan. 26, 1920, he moved with his family to Hubbard, Oreg., where his wife and youngest daughter passed into eternity. On Jan. 2, 1930, he was married to Lydia M. Kropf of Hubbard, Oreg., who is left to mourn the loss of a dear companion and husband.
Funeral services were held Sept. 30, at the home and at the Zion A. M. Church of which he was faithful member. Services in charge of Bros. E. Z. Yoder, N. A. Lind, and Fred J. Gingerich. Texts, Amos 4:12 and Matt. 24:44. Burial in the Lind Cemetery.
"Oh how often we will miss you,
When the shades of evening fall.
And with longing ears we'll listen
For your dear familiar call."
Gospel Herald, Dec. 11, 1930, page 799
On the morning of his death he left home as usual to go to his work. While on the way he met a very sad accident. The truck on which he was riding upset and he was fatally injured. He passed into eternity on the way to the hospital.
He accepted Christ at the age of 31 and lived a faithful Christian life. He loved to read his Bible and while waiting for the truck to arrive he was seen sitting by the roadside reading the precious Word. He had a kind and cheerful disposition which won for him many friends.
On Nov. 1, 1904, he was married to Cora Emma Byler at Sadalia, Mo. To this union were born 5 children. On Jan. 26, 1920, he moved with his family to Hubbard, Oreg., where his wife and youngest daughter passed into eternity. On Jan. 2, 1930, he was married to Lydia M. Kropf of Hubbard, Oreg., who is left to mourn the loss of a dear companion and husband.
Funeral services were held Sept. 30, at the home and at the Zion A. M. Church of which he was faithful member. Services in charge of Bros. E. Z. Yoder, N. A. Lind, and Fred J. Gingerich. Texts, Amos 4:12 and Matt. 24:44. Burial in the Lind Cemetery.
"Oh how often we will miss you,
When the shades of evening fall.
And with longing ears we'll listen
For your dear familiar call."
Gospel Herald, Dec. 11, 1930, page 799
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