235. McDUFF – James M. – 1858 – 1938
[Married Martha
Ann MATHIS December 21, 1886 (License Date)]
HUNTSVILLE TIMES
Wednesday, October 12, 1938
Death Claims J. M. M’Duff
Rites Held Today For Aged Man Of Owens Cross Roads
James Milton McDUFF, 80, died at his home on Route 1,
Owens Cross Roads, last night at 6:30 o’clock.
Mr. McDuff was active and healthy during his entire
lifetime. He was constantly seen riding
a horse when he had business in Huntsville, or elsewhere. He was distantly related to Sheriff McDUFF,
of Birmingham.
Funeral services were held at Owens Cross Roads
Methodist Church, this afternoon at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. W. W. MOON
officiating. Burial followed in Moon
Cemetery, with Laughlin-Service in charge.
Surviving are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. O. E. MOON,
of Huntsville; two sons, Murphy C. McDUFF, Owens Cross Roads, and S. Gordon
McDUFF, Decatur; five grandchildren, and seven nieces and nephews; one sister,
Mrs. F. M. REESE, Birmingham; and one brother, R. L. McDUFF, Forth Worth,
Texas.