December 14, 1859 -- December 1, 1954
Jenk Stephenson's great grandfather
William Clifton Garrett, resident of Dickens County for about 60 years and a resident of Floydada for the past ten years, died in the home of his son in Floydada, Dec. 1, 1954.
He was born Dec. 14, 1909 (correction, actually is was December 14, 1859) and married Melinda Jones in 1884 (possible correction, another sourse says the marriage was December 26, 1885). He was converted to the Christian religion sixty years ago.
The funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Spur with C. V. Allen, officiating. He was assisted by Gordon L. Wowning of Floydada.
Pallbearers were Harry Martin, Forrest Martin, Jr. Nathan Stephenson, John Stephenson, Kermit Stanley, and Jim Stephenson.
He is survived by two sons, J. C. of Floydada and Walter of Aztec, NM and 3 daughters, Mrs. Annie Stephenson, McAdoo, Mrs. Lila Murphy, Walsenberg, CO and Mrs. M. Martin, of Spur, 25 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren, and 15 great great grandchildren.
Chandler Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.