BAIN, Raymond Farris - Putnam

Raymond Farris BAIN, son of John and Cora Bain was born April 27, 1899 near Bellmore and died at the home in Tangier Feb 13, 1909 age 9 years 9 months 16 days, leaving a mother, 4 sisters and 5 brothers to mourn his death. Three years ago the grim repear death visited this family, robbing them of the protection and guidance the dear husband and father, John Bain who died April 7, 1906. Raymond was of a cheerful, affectionate disposition making friends wherever he went. At the age of 3 or 4 it was noticed that he was not as strong as other children, and although he had all the care and love that willing hands could give, this developed until he was deprived of the free use of his limbs. While he could not join his little friends in their games, there was never a time when he did not enjoy their company and the bright, patient little hero that he was never complained but enjoyed their pleasures to the fullest.  Altho we will see his cheerful face among us no more the influence of his short life will live on helping us to be more cheerful, patient and kind. All health that heretofore has been denied, all happiness, all hope and all beside, of childish longing, now he clasps and keeps in voiceless joy -the little boy that sleeps in Jesus. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Noah Dixon, Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. the little body was taken to Russellville for interment Monday.