Death of Mr. A. L. (Alfred Lewis) Campbell
Mr. A. L. Campbell, one of Botetourt County's oldest citizens, was claimed by the strong hand of death early last Saturday morning. While he had not enjoyed his usual good health for several months he had continued very active up until the end which came at 4 a.m. on December 31st. The deceased was born in Botetourt County on August 17th 1849, and had lived most of his life in his native county. He was a kind neighbor, a loving husband and father and a friend to all who needed him. He will be greatly missed in his home and community. Funeral services were conducted at the home, three miles north of Fincastle at 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon by Rev. C. Kelly Hobbs of the Baptist Church and Rev. J. P. Atkins of the Methodist Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Godwin Cemetery. The grandsons of the deceased were the active pallbearers and granddaughters were the flower girls. He is survived by his wife, his sisters, and the following children: Mrs. Morgan Pettit, of Hyattsville, MD, Mrs. J. D. Croft (Should be Craft), of White Sulphur Springs, WV, Mrs. F. D. Bolton, of Fincastle, Messrs. Gilmer Campbell, of Pittsburg, PA, W. C. and R. M. Campbell, of Barbours Creek, R. S. Campbell, of Lower Craigs Creek, and B. D. Campbell, of Roanoke. All of the Children were present at the funeral.