Heatwole, John A. (1866-1955)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1955 Mar 17 p. 3

Birth date: 1866 Jul 12

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— The aged John A. Heatwole of Dalton, Ohio passed away Feb. 25 after a long illness, having been bedfast the last three years of his life. A native of Rockingham county, Virginia, he moved to Ohio in 1905 and engaged in farming. he attained the age of 88. Funeral services were held at the County Line Mennonite church.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1955 Apr 21 p. 10

text of obituary:

JOHN A. HEATWOLE

John A. Heatwole, son of Abraham D. and Magdalena (Rhodes) Heatwole, was born in Rockingham county on July 12, 1866; died at his home northeast of Dalton, Ohio on Feb. 25, 1955, age 88 years, seven months and 13 days.

He was married to Leannah Showalter July 9, 1891. She preceded him in death Oct. 24, 1903.

To this union were born five sons. Ira A. lives at Dayton, Va. and Gabriel H. at North Lawrence, Ohio. Three sons preceded him in death. Isaac N. passed away Sept. 7, 1954, and two sons died in infancy.

He was married to Emma Good on Oct. 5, 1916. He is survived by his widow, two sons, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

In 1905 he and his sons moved to Ohio, in the vicinity of Dalton, where he resided until his death. He joined the Mennonite church in his youth and remained faithful until death.

He had been in failing health for many years and was blind for over five years, but bore it all with great patience and Christian fortitude. He often expressed his desire to leave this world. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends and also by his church.

Funeral services were held at County Line Mennonite church on March 1, 1955, with Elmer Good, Cleophas Steiner and Abram Good in charge. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.