John W. Wall, aged 53 years, 7 months and 1 day, died on last Saturday evening May 2, 1925, at his home in Houston, Texas. He had been in failing health for some time, but his condition had not been considered serious. Heart trouble was the immediate cause of his trouble.The body was brought to this city on Wednesday and burial was made on Thursday afternoon in Crown Hill cemetery, following funeral services which were conducted at 3:00 p.m. from the Presbyterian church, the pastor, Rev. W. T. Walker being in charge.
John Willard Wall was a native of Indiana, having been born near Portland, that state, on October 1, 1871. His mother died when he was quite young. The father and children moved from Indiana to Kansas in the year 1882, settling first in Franklin-co., and later in Greenwood-co.
In 1885 they moved to Arkansas, where they lived for a number of years. In the year 1899, John came from Arkansas to Barber-co., this state, his brother, Owen, having come to that county about three years previously. The two brothers continued to work, principally on ranches, for a few years in Barber-co., then came to Comanche-co.
John continued to live here until about a year ago, when he loved to Enid, Okla. From there the family moved to Texas. While in this city John worked as a barber for several years, and later as a truck driver for the Standard Oil Co. During the year before he moved away he was janitor at the public school buildings in this city.
In this city on October 21, 1904, Mr. Wall was united in marriage with Miss Anna Fridley, who with one daughter, Doris, aged 13, and one son, Fridley, aged 9, survive him. He is also survived by three brothers, Owen J. Wall of this city, Soloman Wall of Parsons, Kans., and Bert Wall of Eskridge, Kans.; and by three sisters, Mrs. Josie Bledsoe of Parsons, Kans., and Mrs. Ollie Smith and Mrs. Ora Lasley, both of Columbus, Kans. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of all.
Deceased was well and favorably known throughout Comanche-co. In all his business dealings he was honorable and hence was trusted by his friends. He was a good citizen, a devoted husband and father and a good neighbor. For a number of years he had been a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and died with an abiding faith in Christ as his Savior. He held memberships in the Woodmen and Knights and Ladies of Security lodges.
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