J. P. Sorrell
J. P. Sorrell, Concho Ranchman, Passes On
Funeral services are being conducted this afternoon for J. P.
Sorrell, who died last night of a stomach trouble, at the home of a daughter,
Mrs. C. B. Sparks, in San Angelo.
And so passes another strong figure from the ranks of those
who have wrought and won in life's battles. Mr. Sorrell was 68 years of age, and
had resided in this country for 28 years. No more energetic and able stockman
and business man ever graced this neighborhood. His active and valued life was
marked by a rugged, sturdy character that placed him on a plane which the world
claims as just, honorable and good; his Christian conduct and profession
witnessed his nearness and trust in his Creator. Truly and without affection, it
is the voiced opinion of all who knew him that a good and honored man is gone
form among his family and fellows. His code of honor made him highly esteemed
and respected; rigidly honest in act and opinion, he was as just as he was
honest, which is high and deserved homage, but humbly and truthfully paid.
Mr. Sorrell was a tireless worker and a faultless manager,
which with his square dealings, made him one of the wealthier and most
substantial citizens in all this territory. He owned a large ranch about twenty
miles southwest of Eden, which had been his home for years, as well as other
considerable real estate and security holdings. But his interests were broader
than his ranch confines, having always taken a good part in many public
enterprises for the betterment of the community and livestock and farming
industries. Several years ago he owned and operated a gin in Eden. But in spite
of his material security, finery and luxury held no appeal for him, his mode of
living fitting the plain, common-sense simplicity of his character.
Mr. Sorrell is survived by his widow, seven daughters, being
Mrs. Sam Champie of Sherman, Mrs. C. I. Procise of Eden, Mrs. C. B. Sparks of
San Angelo, Mrs. Fritz speck of Menard, Mrs. J. L. Allen of Junction, and Misses
Letha and Johnnie Sorrel of Eden, and three sons, W. Damon, Clarence, and
Daniel, all of Eden.
Elder H. C. Burcham of the Church of Christ will conduct the
services at the Brady Street Church building this afternoon and interment will
be made in the Eden cemetery. Active pallbearers are to be Will Loveless, Frank
Jacoby, Ed Speck, Ralph Tisdale, O. W. Armor, and G. H. Spiser.
Honorary pallbearers named are Fred Speck, F. M. Ellis, D. f.
Valkmann, G. Y. Lee, Lee Pfluger, W. T. Molloy, H. E. Wood, Tom Sparks, Joe Lee
and tom Jacoby.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chas. h.
Latham of Eden Hardware's undertaking department.
Eden Echo
February 7, 1935