UNKNOWN NEWSPAPER FROM “CALDWELL CITY MO OBITUARIES VOLUME 2”

“MARSH P. THOMPSON DIED SUDDENLY SATURDAY – Well Known Citizen And Farmer Had Been In Poor Health For Some Months – Funeral Services Were Held Monday”

Marsh Price Thompson, age 70, well known farmer throughout this entire locality, died suddenly at his home on the farm four miles southwest of here at 11:30 Saturday morning. 
His death was attributed to heart failure.

Mr. Thompson had been in ailing health since last January when he suffered a severe case of enfluenza (sic). Mr. Thompson had always been a hard worker and, despite his weakened physical condition, continued to go about his usual tasks on the farm. Several days before his death he had mentioned not feeling so well, but his condition did not seem so serious as to cause immediate worry and it was not thought the end was near.

So many years had Mr. Thompson spent in this locality and always being an ardent believer and supporter of Polo, that his death will be a distinct loss to this community as well as the whole vicinity. 
For a number of years he served as vice-president and as a director of the Farmers Bank, resigning about five years ago.

Funeral services were held at the Log Creek Baptist church Monday afternoon, the Rev. Leon Clevenger of Excelsior Springs preaching the sermon. Interment was made in the Prairie Ridge cemetery. 
Pall bearers were: R.H. McCullough, Bert Hendren, Wesley Arnote, Henry Zimmerman, Nate Zeikle, and William Brown.

OBITUARY

Marshall Price Thompson, son of John and Matilda Thompson, was born near Dockery, Mo. April 27, 1863, and departed this life at his home near Polo, April 29, 1933,
at the age of 708years and 2 days.

His father, mother, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He leaves his wife, one brother, R.F. Thompson, and five sisters, Mrs. Flora Pinkerton and Mrs. Laura Green, of Polo,
Mrs. Margaret Jane Green, Mrs. Idea Allen, and Mrs. Cora Walters of Amarillo, Texas.

He was united in marriage to Mary E. Pate, November 5, 1911.

His entire life was spent in Ray and Caldwell county. He lived at his present home the past 21 years. He had not united with any church but he was a believer in salvation through the grace our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He was a man of sterling character and respected by all who knew him. We will miss him but we feel that our loss is his gain.

Among those from a distance who attended the funeral of Marsh Thompson, Monday, were: Mrs. (Aunt Kate) Odell and daughter, Mrs. Lula Lyle of Knoxville, Earl Stanberry of Excelsior Springs George Thompson and sisters and Jake Harris and sisters, all of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Trout of Mirable, Mrs. Mark Feltis, Mr. and Mrs. Temple all of Hamilton.

CARD OF THANKS

I wish to express my deep gratitude and thanks to the many friends and relatives who extended their sincere sympathies and consolation during my darkest hour. Especially do I wish to thank those who decorated the church so prettily, the singers of the choir and those who gave the beautiful floral offerings. Your many kindnesses will be long remembered. – Mrs. Marsh Thompson

Contributed by Leslie Wyman - 2008

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