W. Presley “Press” LUNSFORD 

 

April 9, 1889 ~ October 4, 1916

 

 

The Lauderdale Enterprise

Ripley, Tennessee

 

October 6, 1916

 

 

 

The death of Mr. Press Lunsford at his home in Ripley at an early hour

Wednesday morning, though not unexpected, occasioned much sadness to those who knew and love(d) him best....

 

Some four year(s) ago his health began to fail.  At that time he was residing in Harrisburg, Ark., where he was engaged in the drug business and enjoyed a very large patronage, his store being considered the leading one (of) the kind in that city. 

 

Realizing that a change of climate was essential toward regaining his health, he disposed of his business and went West for a brief period.  Until about a year ago he alternated his time between that far Western country and Ripley --- making three trips --- when he finally decided to spend his remaining days, even though for a season, with loved ones and friends here rather than dwell among unknown faces and unresponsive hearts. 

 

Mr. Lunsford was a member of the Methodist church and always honored God...the days of his earthly pilgrimage were limited to 26 years. 

 

Rev. J. W. Waters conducted the funeral services Thursday morning at the family residence after which the remains were carried to New Hope cemetery

 and laid to rest.

 

 

The Lauderdale Enterprise

Ripley, Tennessee

 

October 13, 1916

 

Card of Thanks

 

Grateful thanks to our many friends who were so kind and good to our son and brother, Mr. Press Lunsford....

 

(signed) Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lunsford and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Harrison.

 

 

 

 

Presley Lunsford was the son of Joseph Wyatt Lunsford and Emma M. Byrn of Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee.  He was the grandson of Stephen T. Lunsford and Eliza Ann Spain, and the great grandson of William Lunsford and Mariah Norris.

 

He is buried in a marked grave at Old New Hope Cemetery in Lauderdale County, Tennessee

 

 

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