C. A. LOVELESS

    Solemn and touching were the rites said last Wednesday at the graveside of C. A. Loveless, who died suddenly of a heart attack, August 23.
    C. A. Loveless was born at Bangs, Brown County Texas, May 15 1888. At the age of 14, he moved with his parents to Concho County, later returning to Brownwood where he was a student at Howard Payne College for two years. he united with the Church of Christ at an early age, living a devout Christian life until his death. He was married in November 1908 to Miss Nora Baker. Them this union two children were born. Faye and Billie. Other surviving relatives are: his mother, Mrs. A. C. Loveless; Mrs. G. S. Johnson, Melvin; Mrs. P. R. McGlasson, San Angelo; Mrs. Earl Wilbanks, Rankin; Miss Emma Loveless; Will and Robert Loveless.
    Funeral services were conducted at the family residence by Rev. Cole, who in feeling and beautiful language, said tribute to the deceased, affording calm and comfort to the dear ones left to mourn the separation. Two favorite songs, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Nearer My God to Thee" sung by the choir emphasized the solemnity of the hour. Another song, "Let Me Linger Near My Savior," was sung by Lonnie Sockwell and Mrs. Ova Tolliver.
   Pall Bearers were: Russle, Callan, Raymond Andrews, Jim Daniels, Otto Armor, Earl Hendricks and Oran Neve.
   Mr. Loveless was an enterprising stock farmer of the South Brady Community. He was at all times heart and soul in accord with every movement for the up build of the community. Of him it can be truthfully said, "He was a real man." He was a true christian gentleman, modest and unassuming in all things, simple in his mode of life, with a kindly sympathetic work for every one. His devotion to his fellow man made him a model citizen.
   The floral offering at the grave was most beautiful and profuse, indicating in a small measure, the high esteem in which he was held by his friends.

Eden Echo
September 1, 1932