Updated: 07 Sep 2009
Luther Register
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
June 11, 1920
Death Of T. C. FRIEND
Thomas C. Friend, one of the few 89ers left in this section, died June 8 at the home of his daughter Mrs. R. F. ATTEBERRY on Coon Creek northwest of Luther. He was 87 years old. Funeral services were held the evening of his death, burial being made in the family burying ground on Coon Creek.
Thomas C. Friend was born in Kentucky, May 18, 1833, and lived there until manhood. He then moved to Howard
County, Mo. He was united in marriage to Malinda L. FILBERT, March 15, 1854, and to this union was born nine children, three boys and six girls. He served in the Civil war 3 years and 6 months. His wife was called to rest August 8, 1897.
He later united in marriage to Marrilla MARAN, August 12, 1900, and she was called to rest March 11, 1919. He has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Atteberry, since the death of his wife. Departed this life June 10, 1920 at the age of 87 years and 23 days.
His children living are as follows: Mrs. R. F. Atteberry of near Luther; Mrs. H. E. RUBLE of Arcadia; Mrs. Willard SWEAT of Idaho; Charles Friend of Pratt, Kas., and William Friend, who lives over in the Creek country.
He united with the Church of God at Alanthus, Mo, 1886 and always has lived a true
Christian, a devoted husband, a kind and loving father.
SOURCE: OKBits