Dropsy was the cause of his death, and he had been ill for nearly a year.

Mr. Stephenson was a big, kindhearted, lovable man, respected by his neighbors and loved by all who knew him.

We learned with sadness of his death, for we counted him as a friends.

He was a consistent Christian and died prepared for a better world.

V. L. Watson and Miss M. A. Boaz, nephew and niece of Mr. Stephenson, came from their home in Fisher county, Texas, but arrived too late for the funeral.