Hughes County,

Oklahoma

       Mr. Gabrial Armstead EASON was born March 20, 1864, and peacefully expired, May 19, 1932.  (Died in Scott's Hill, Tenn. while visiting with Charles, his eldest son.  He is buried in Doe Creek Cemetery near Scott's Hill, Tenn.)

        He is survived by his devoted wife and the following children:  Mr. Charles Issac EASON, Mr. Perry Elmer EASON, Mrs. Armentha Ellen KENNEDY, Mrs. Arbie Idella SMITH,  Mrs. Ollie Bell CLENNEY, Mrs. Lucy SMITH, and Miss Lizzie Ethel EASON. 

     Those who preceded him to the grave are: Mr. Jess Armstead EASON, Mrs. Arthur Lewis EASON, and Mr. Chesley Omar EASON.

     Brother EASON united with the Free Will Baptist in 1884, with this denomination he remained until death, and worked zealously for his Savior's cause.
     

    He was very loyal husband, and affectionate father.  No home will ever know a better one.  It can truly be said of this beloved man that he incessantly rendered laudable service to his God and to his fellow man, with a pure heart and with will hands.
 

    We believe he was one to die without an enemy.
 

    Our dear brother died with a beautiful, placid countenance, which assured his folks and friends that the same Jesus with whom he had humbly walked through life, was waiting to accompany him across death's lonely valley.
 

    All the good and well deserved things we might say of him would soon be forgotten, but those who know him can never forget the humble useful life he has lived.
 

    He has written an epitaph, not merely for the marble that may mark his resting place, but one that is filled with enduring fidelity, loving service and crowned with an unfaltering faith in Christ Jesus.
     

    Although from a devoted husband, affectionate father and true friend we must part, his departure will add a shining gem to the mansions prepared for the righteous.
 

    We pray the merciful Heavenly Father to send His comforting Holy Spirit to sustain his folks, friends and relatives.
    

 Earlis SCOTT
    

    (It is believed that Earlis SCOTT was a Freewill Baptist minister who lived in the Wetumka area and was long time friend of Grandpa EASON.)

    Submitted by Brenda.