John Andrew Adkisson, son of William and Maggie Adkisson, was born December 9, 1883, north of Eustis in Frontier county. He died at his home in Farnam June 9, 1950, at the age of 66 years and 6 months.

He moved with his family to a farm south of Farnam, where he grew to manhood. John was an active farmer as long as his health would permit. Six months ago he and his wife moved to Farnam.

On November 3, 1902, he was united in marriage to Mabel Rose. To this union twelve children were born. His mother, father, two brothers and one sister, three sons and one daughter preceded him in death.

Those left to mourn his passing are his wife, five daughters and three sons, Edna Hathaway, Stella Lehman, Zella Messersmith of Farnam, Lula Stapp of Bartley, Hazel Williams of Arcadia, Harold and Dale of Farnam and Harry of Padroni, Colorado. Fifteen grandchildren, one great granddaughter, two sisters, Ellen Wear of Farnam and Lottie Hastings of Elsie.

He was a kind and loving husband and father, a friend of all who knew him, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday at the local Methodist church under the supervision of the McVay funeral home, and with Rev. L. H. Messersmith officiating. Interment was in the Farnam cemetery.

The Farnam Press, 10(38):1 Thursday, June 15, 1950