Statler Family Obituaries
Barks, Jesse Thomas
Jesse T. Barks, for over 75 years a resident of the vicintiy of Marble Hill, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Rhodes of Cape Girardeau, Monday night aged over 90 years. His death was due to old age complications. His health was seemingly good and he ate a hearty supper before going to bed.
Uncle Jess, as he is familiarly known to all the older people of Marble Hill, was a successful farmer and owned a splendid farm out on the Scopus road, which he farmed for many years. He was a Civil War veteran and after getting a pension he sold his farm to his son, Ed Barks and has since lived with his children, spending most of the time with his daughter Mrs. Rhodes.
His remains were brought over from the Cape Wednesday afternoon and were laid to rest in the Glen Allen Cemetery. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Frank Ramsey of Sikeston and Mrs. John Rhodes of the Cape, and two sons, Thomas Barks of Doe Run and E.N. Barks who lives near Marble Hill on the old home place.
Mr. Barks had a good memory and it was a pleasure to hear him give detailed accounts of the incidents of the early days in Bollinger County. Early in life Mr. Barks joined the Baptist Church and lived a consistent Christian life since.
Obituary found on the Find A Grave website and was printed in the July 30, 1925 edition of the Banner Press newspaper.
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