OBITUARY Mr. Willie Gardenhire, the son of the late Mr. Thomas and Martha Jones Gardenhire, was born in Edgefield County, South Carolina, December 24, I887, departed this life December 11, 1967, at his home, in d a r k Hill, South Carolina. At an early age he was converted and became a member of the Hosannah Baptist Church. He proved faithful to his church and was ordained as an officer. In this capacity he served untiringly until death. He was married to Mrs* Emma Holloway Gardenhire, and to this union 10 children were b o m , He leaves to mourn his passing a wife, Mrs. Emma Gardenhire; three daughters, Miss Margrett Gardenhire of Clark Hill, S.C., Mrs. Matilda Thompkins and Mrs. Wilhelmina Pinckney of Augusta, Georgia; Seven sons, Mr. Rufus Gardenhire and Mr. Floyd Gardenhire of Clark Hill, South Carolina; Rev. C. Gardehnire and Mr. T.J* Gardenhire of Augusta, Georgia; Mr, Ulyesses Gardenhire of Maryland, I-ir. Earl Gardenhire of Washington, D.C. and Mr. Cleveland Gardenhire of Greer, South Carolina, Five sisters, Mrs. Mary Reese of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Matilda Searles, Mrs. Sonie Roberts, Mrs. Mattie Fernanders and Miss Hattie Gardenhire of Camden, New Jersey; Two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, four daughters-in-law, 23 grand children, 10 great grand children, nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Why do we mourn departed friends Or shake at death's alarm TTis but the voice that Jesus sends, To call them to his arms. Lord, help us so to live That, when death waiting stands, In child-like faith and trust w e 'll give Our souls into His hands.