Douglas people were shocked early Wednesday afternoon when it was announced that Mr. F. M. Dart had just died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. L. Shelton. His friends were not prepared for the sad news because there had been no previous illness, and very few had heard of an attack of illness coming upon him just a few hours before his death. He was eighty years of age at the time of his death.
Mr. Dart came down to the post office after the morning train and was on his return home about eight o'clock, when a violent pain struck him in the roof of his mouth and seem to travel down his spine. This happened about in the position of the Ladies Rest Room but he continued on home and reach the home of his daughter alright. He went to bed and for several hours it seemed that he was much better. His daughter was reading the papers to him about 11 o'clock, but about two o'clock his condition was not so good, and he died at 2:30.
Mr. Dart came to Douglas about eighteen years ago form Brunswick, where he had lived many years. Since living here he has made his home with the family of his son, Judge Willis Dart.
His wife died several years ago before he moved his residence here. He has relatives in Brunswick, and three children here, Judge F. Willis Dart, Mrs. J. L. Shelton, and Miss May Dart.
His remains were taken to Brunswick on Thursday morning for interment. His wife is buried there and he always called Brunswick his home.
Mr. Dart was a quiet man, and spent most of his time at home with his several grandchildren, who seem to give him a great deal of pleasure. He seldom made himself conspicuous on the streets, and when he had finished his business down town, he would return home.
He took a deep interest in the war activities, he was always interested in state and national affairs. He read a great deal and kept abreast of the times.
The family has the sympathy of a host of friends who mourn with them in their great sorrow.

SOURCE: Satilla Regional Library, Genealogy Dept., Douglas, Coffee Co., GA
The Douglas Enterprise December 6, 1918

Submitted by Lourice Lott Merritt