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Alabama Baptist September 6, 1894 P3 C3
Bro Samuel E. Stokes died suddenly at his home, Daphne, Ala., August 7th. A loarge family, a number of relatives and a host of friends mourn his death. With these we sympathize in their great loss. Bro S was a man of large physique, remarkably hale and strong, although over seventy years of age. His energy had brought him much of properity as well as adversity. His view of life was practical, and like Paul, he was not ashamed to labor with his hands.
Reared, as he was, in the stormy period of Southern history, he was loyal to the South. Her heroes furnished him a fruitful theme of conversation. To the young it was a treat to sit at his feet and listen as he spoke of the past.
Bro S. loved the Bible. He kept a copy on the desk in his store. His family were brough up in hte fear of the Lord, and a happier home than his could not be found. To the minister of the gospel he was a friend indeed. He and his wife a daughter of the lamented Brother Schroebel, made their home the home of every preacher who sought rest and shelter. Many of these will bless his memory. He has left us, but we hope to meet again.
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