Miller, James J. (1875-1947)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1947 Jul 24 p. 3

Birth date: 1875 May 27

text of obituary:

JAMES J. MILLER

James J. Miller, son of Jost B. and Anna (Yoder) Miller, was born near Millersburg, Ohio, May 27, 1875. He passed away at his home in Crystal Springs, Kansas, June 25, 1947, at the age of 72 yeas and 29 days.

In his youth he was baptized and received into the fellowship of the Mennonite church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. On October 16, 1898, at Arthur, Illinois, he was united in marriage to Emma Brobst of Waupecong [sic Wawpecong], Indiana.

An infant daughter preceded him in death and was buried at Tuleta, Texas.

Surviving are his widow; four daughters, Mae, at home; Beulah (Mrs. Milo Zimmerman, Akron, Pennsylvania); Lela (Mrs. Ben Naffziger, Crystal Springs); Ola (Mrs. Willard Hooley, Hammett, Idaho); and three sons, Norman, Forrest, and Freeman, all of Crystal Springs; 18 grandchildren; three sisters, and one brother.

He lived near Jet, Oklahoma, in 1900. In 1901 he located on a farm near Iowa, Louisiana. Later his interests were turned to business, and for several years he clerked in a general store. About this time a new community was formed in Bee County, Texas, where he was invited to establish a general merchandise business of his own. Through his efforts the town, Tuleta, Texas, received the post office and he was appointed postmaster.

In 1910, he, with his family, came to Crystal Springs, where he has resided for 37 years and during which time he operated his own general store. For 35 years he served as postmaster in this community.

The past year he realized his health was failing. During the past few months of suffering, which he bore with much fortitude, he keenly felt the abiding presence of the Lord. He was ready to leave this life for a better world. His prayer, “God bless you all,” for his wife and family will be cherished.

Funeral services were held at the Crystal Springs Mennonite church in charge of Bro. Gideon G. Yoder. Text I Cor. 15:20-23. Interment in the cemetery near the church.