James M. Wall was born April, 1845; died August 5, 1928: age 83 years and 4
Months. He was married to Mildred B. James, May 1865. To this union were
Born 12 children, 7 boys and 5 girls, all living - Frank Wall, Peach Wall, Bettie Cochran, W. C Wall, F. T. Wall, Ida Keeth, W. H. Wall, Ollie Miles, Chester Wall, Cora Miller, Jesse Wall and Stella Workman.

In early life, when about 30 years old, he was converted and gave his heart To Christ, who gave His life that all mankind might be saved. He then United with the Methodist church. He, too, was faithful to the end,
Following in the foot steps of his Lord and Master. He was one among Miller County's' oldest and respected citizens. He was a soldier in the Confederate
Army during the civil war, was a life-long Democrat. He engaged in several Pursuits of life, such as farming, dealing in stock-buying, selling and Shipping to the markets and conducting a store at Faith for a number of
Years. This all gave him an opportunity to become acquainted with many of The people of the county. He was highly esteemed, loved and respected by All who knew him.

The weight of years had put him on the retired list, not engaged in any Secular business, patiently waiting for the call, which came early on Sunday Morning, August 5, very suddenly and very unexpectedly perhaps to him and
His children and friends. We should heed the admonition of Christ. He said To be ready for no man knoweth the day or hour when He cometh. No doubt but "Uncle Jim" was prepared and ready to go. Gone to reap his reward in
Heaven. His wife preceded him in death 8 or 9 days. He went to meet her in Glory. We trust the children may meet them some day where parting will be No more.

He was a faithful husband and a kind loving father, a good neighbour and Friend, ever ready to help those in need. He will be greatly missed by the People of the community. The funeral was conducted by the writer in the Home church in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and Friends. I would ask space to mention two from Iberia - Dr. von Gremp
received his first call from Uncle Jim when he located in Iberia. The other
is old Uncle John Ferguson. He was a soldier in the Union army during the
civil war. Uncle John offered a warm fervent prayer in behalf of all.
These good old men for many years have been soldiers in the same army - the
"army of the Lord" fighting under the same flag - the Blood-Stained banner,
receiving orders from the same commander-in-chief - King Jesus is his name.
All hail the Power of Jesus' name, let angels prostrate fall; bring forth
the royal diadem and crown him Lord of all. The service was impressive
throughout.

The body was laid to rest by the side of his wife to await the resurrection.
Uncle John put a flag on the grave showing his respect, love and friendship
for a comrade.

Those left to mourn his departure are 12 children, 130 grand-children, other
relatives and many friends.



Here we have a time of sorrow;

Pain and anguish day by day;

But there'll come a time of gladness,

God shall wipe all tears away.



Praise the Lord, how sweet the promise,

As we pass along life's way;

That in heaven there'll be no sorrow,

God shall wipe all tears away.



Your friend and Brother in Christ, C. M. Sooter.