J. E. Hackworth

donated by Betty

J. E. HACKWORTH DIES SWAMP BRANCH, JAN. 5

    J. E. Hackworth, of Riceville, Kentucky was born in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was a son of Andy and Bidda (Prater) Hackworth. He was born July 12, 1879. He died January 5, 1942, at his home at Swamp Branch. He was married to Laura Wright, daughter of Sank and Betty Wright, February 1905. to this union were born eight children, all of whom survive except one who preceded him in death in 1912. He was converted and joined the united Baptist Church at Riceville in  February, 1905. He was an ordained minister of this church for several years.

    Brother Hackworth's health had been failing him for several years, but not until the last few months had his condition became serious. Everything was done but alas in spite of what care and medical skill could do, on January 5, like brave soldier he gathered his robes about him and went out to meet that God in whom he had trusted so long. On the following day funeral services the body was laid to Fork Church at Riceville with Elders Millard O'Bryan. Scott Castle and Hargus Conley officiating. Immediately after the services the body was laid to rest in the old cemetery at Riceville.He leaves to mourn his passing, his devoted wife, seven children and a host of relatives and friends.

He came to the end of the journey being 62 years, 5 months and 24 days.