Orson J. Muncy, March 19, 1919, in Sarasota, Fla., in the seventy-fourth year of his age.
Orson J. Muncy was born in DeRuyter, N. Y., July 29, 1845, wherein all of his early life was spent. His entire educational training was received at the DeRuyter Institute. At twenty-seven years of age he was married to Miss Charlotte B. Crandall, of Brookfield, N. Y., and resided at the latter place for one year. Thence the two moved to West Hallock, Ill., where their two and only children were born, and where they resided six tears. The children were Mrs. Alice Wallace, now of Hammond, La., and Mary Anna, the latter departing this life fifteen years ago in Hammond.
From West Hallock the family moved to Nortonville, Kan., where they lived eighteen years, Mr. Muncy conducting a mercantile business and a successful farm. At length it became apparent that the health of the wife and mother required a change of climate, and after considerable investigation it was decided to move to Hammond. The determining factor was, without a doubt, the religious one, that in Hammond was a flourishing Seventh Day Baptist church. November 1, 1896 was the date when Mr. Muncy and family began life here, making a period of about twenty-three years.
Seven years ago Mrs. Muncy departed and went to her heavenly home. She was greatly missed.
About four years ago Mr. Muncy went to reside in Sarasota, Fla., where he entered into the sacred relation of marriage with Mrs. Emma Collins, of that place.
At nearly every place where Mr. Muncy resided through his whole life he had the privilege of attendance upon Seventh Day Baptist worship. He was a devoted attendant and a strong supporter of the Seventh Day Baptist church. A man of strong character, with high ideals as to right and wrong. He was unswerving in the path which appeared to him to be the course of duty.
Mr. Muncy leaves a devoted companion, a sister, Mrs. Libbie Hayes, of DeRuyter, N. Y., a daughter, Mrs. Alice Wallace, of Hammond, La., and two grandchildren, Clyde and Charlotte Harriett Wallace.
The funeral was at the Seventh Day Baptist church in Hammond, March 23, conducted by the pastor, who spoke from St. James 4: 14 to a large audience. The church was very beautifully decorated with ferns, wild honey-suckle, and roses. Interment was in Grace Memorial Cemetery. S. S. P.
