JONES.--In the death of Rev. J. H. W. Jones, Mayfield
Presbytery has sustained an irreparable loss, that has
caused a feeling of sadness to pervade all our hearts. Brother
Jones was an able preacher, a learned man and a good presbyter.
Obion and Mayfield
Presbyteries, of which he has long been a member, perhaps never
had in their bounds a better parliamentarian or one better versed
in presbyterial law. No minister in our bounds was better known
or more highly appreciated than he, or was entitled to a higher
place in our affections. He had served his church long, faithfully
and efficiently. Loyalty and devotion to his church were the most
prominent characteristics of his life. The record made by him
as a Christian and a minister is such as should cause all his
brethren to emulate his example, for it tells of sacrifice, truth,
honor, perseverance, integrity, faith and charity; and while we
deplore his death as a natural sorrow, yet we humbly bow in acknowledgment
of the justice and wisdom of the great head of the church, in
not calling him to his eternal reward in heaven until his terrestrial
career had become replete with all the sterling virtues that will
live as mementoes to his noble Christian manhood. Brother Jones
was born near Eagleville, Williamson County, Tenn., November 5,
1829. He joined presbytery in the autumn of 1848; was married
to Hester A., daughter of Robert May, December 1, 1852. He was
ordained and set apart to the whole work of the gospel ministry
in September, 1852. His beloved wife and four of their children
survive him and four have gone before him. There have been one
hundred sessions of his presbyteries since he joined presbytery,
of which he attended ninety-three. Few men have as good a record
as this. We would tender to his beloved wife and children our
sincere condolence.
J.
G. WEBB, Minister.
J.
W. HOCKER, Elder.
Mayfield,
Ky.
[Source: The Cumberland
Presbyterian, May 12, 1898, page 1449]
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1898, page 163]