World War I Casualties
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Residence: Ganado, Jackson County,
Texas Organizations served in, with dates
of assignments and transfers: Grade: Private Served overseas from July 14, 1918
to death Person notified of death: Robert W.
Macon, father, Ganado, Texas |
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The following casualties are reported by the commanding general of the American Expeditionary Forces: Died of Disease Washington Herald,
Washington, DC, Saturday, November 16, 1918 |
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Robert Wilkerson Macon, aged 83 years, passed from this life at 6:25 A. M. on January 25, 1950, at the home of his son, W. D. Macon of Baytown, Texas. Mr. Macon, whose home was in Comanche, but who had spent the most of the past year or so with his children because of illness, was born on May 28, 1866, in Elmo County, Alabama. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Boatright on October 20, 1887, who preceded him in death on January 27, 1930. To this union were born eight children, of which six are now living. He joined the Methodist Church at an early age and was a faithful member and active worker as long as he was able. When he was not able to go any more, he spent the most of his time reading the Bible. He was a faithful husband, a fond-loving father, who devoted his time and energy to his family; and a good neighbor who numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He was married again in November, 1936, to Mrs. Eula Wilson. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eula Macon; three sons, W. D. of Baytown, J. G. of Rosenberg, and J. L. of Dayton; three daughters, Mrs. J. E. Daniels of Houston, Mrs. F. L. Harrison of Comanche, and Mrs. M. L. Walker of Ganado; nineteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Comanche Funeral Home in Comanche, Texas. Interment was in the Sardis Cemetery. Pall bearers were Robert Harrison, Wesley Macon, Alton Macon, Willie Glenn Macon, Joe Daniels and Marion Macon, all grandsons of the deceased. Edna Herald, Thursday, February 2, 1950 Robert Macon Dies At Home of Son Robert Wilkerson Macon, 83, died at 6:25 a. m. today at the home of a son, W. D. Macon of 2518 El Vinta Street at Cedar Bayou. Macon, whose home was at Comanche, has spent most of the last year with his son here because of illness. His body will be taken to Comanche by Paul U. Lee Funeral Home for burial. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Eula Macon of Comanche; three sons, W. D. of Cedar Bayou, J. L. of Dayton and J. G. Macon of Rosenberg; three daughters, Mrs. F. L. Harris of Comanche, Mrs. J. E. Daniel of Pierce Junction and Mrs. M. L. Walker of Ganado. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and two nephews, J. T. and Bill Macon of Baytown.
The Baytown Sun, January 25, 1950, page 2
Courtesy of Rusty Macon Weber |
