Remus Ruby
Obituary From The Cameron Herald 13 Sept 1880:
Died on the 8th inst. at his father's residence near Ad Hall, in Milam
Co, of typhoid fever, after an illness of ten days Remus, second son of
Mr. A.S. Ruby, aged 19 Years, 8 months and 14 days.
Our little community has been stirred to its profoundest depths by this
sad occurence. There are few whose demise would have awakened so much of
genuine heartfelt sympathy. Endeared to all by his amiable disposition,
with many he had cemented warm attachments and delightful friendships.
Physically almost a giant, he united the strength of the lion with the
gentleness of the lamb. So well adapted as he was by a splendid physique
and mental aptitude to enjoy the pleasures of life, the ardor of youth
was admirably tempered by the sober discretion of mature age.
Each of us feels that he has sustained a personal loss, and the vacancy
he has left will long remain unfilled. That the angel of death should
pass by the aged and infirm, or the youth of feeble, mental and physical
constitution, or him of unstable and doubtful morals, and select for his
victim one whose noble qualities so well fitted him to adore social
life, and perform a high and useful mission, indeed is a mystery we
cannot fathom. Truly the ways of Providence are inscrutible. It is hard
to comprehend the wisdom, and discern the mercies of God in such
mournful dispensations. Yet we would not, if we could, doubt that loving
kindness which is so manifest over all his works. In due time, we
question not, even in these dark and agonizing heart-trials, under the
light of coming events, or in that of a perfect revelation in a future
state, his tender mercies in all his dealings with the children of men
will be fully vindicated.
Our lamented young friend was born in Daviess County, KY, on the 25th
day of Dec, 1860. In his 16th year his parents removed to this state,
and settled first at Port Sullivan in this county. Subsequently he
accompanied them to this neighborhood where he has resided until his
fatal illness, performing his whole duty with exemplary fidelity at
home, and winning universal esteem by the amiable suavity of his
manners, and the many noble qualities of his head and heart.
A few weeks ago, as if in merciful preparation for the unexpected
summons, God graciously pleased to receive him into the fold of the
Divine Shepard, and we rejoice in the assurance that he is an eternal
gainer by our temporary loss.
This precious consolation, together with the sympathetic tears of the
whole community will in some measure comfort his stricken father and
heart broken mother.
