Weber Obituary -- Washington County, Arkansas
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From The Arkansas Methodist, 1 Sep 1888

JOHN MICHAEL WEBER was born 21 Mar 1830, in Heddesbach, province of Baden,
Germany.  He was converted in early life in his native land, but amid the
temptations of the world was turned aside from his steadfastness.  He left
his fatherland 28 Mar 1852 and landed in New Orleans July 4.  He was
awakened, brought again into the fold of Christ and joined the M. E. Church
South in 1873 under the ministry of Rev. David Slindy.  He was a devoted
spiritually minded Christian, a model steward and Sunday School
Superintendent; loved his church, sustained his ministers, sought the
salvation of his family and of sinners with an ardor of his soul.  He
impressed the power of a Christian Life upon the entire community where he
lived.  He was a great sufferer from consumption for years, but the last
year of his life the disease concentrated all its power upon his frame and
nothing that he was capable of suffering seemed to be withheld, but amid
the dire conflict he held fast his integrity. A few days before the end
came, to the question, "Is the Savior With You?" he replied with great
faith and intense feeling, though in a whisper, "Could it be otherwise?"
The questioner was moved and overwhelmed by the answer.  He fell asleep at
his home at Dutch Mills, Washington County, Arkansas  22 May, 1888

             J. A. Welden