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- Obituary taken from the Nashville Christian Advocate: "Brother Wm A. Blevins was born in Sullivan Co, Tenn., Jan. 15, 1802, and died Oct. 6, 1873; was married to Miss Seby Bolin, Jan. 28, 1824; moved to Hiwassee Purchase in 1826; professed religion and joined the Methodist Church in 1836, and lived a consistent member until death. He removed to Arkansas with his family in 1849, where he resided until called from labor to reward. He leaves an aged widow, eleven children, many grand and great grandchildren, to mourn their irreparable loss.He has five children gone on before, all infants, to await his arrival. The last time he was home, was to attend a protracted meeting, in company with his eldest son. Although in feeble health, he said he wished to see the brethren once more, especially the Rev. C. S. Floyd, for his end was nigh. He was taken sick at the metting on Sunday, but stayed until Monday. Taking leave of the kind family and Brother Floyd, accompanied by his son, he started for his home. Journeying on, he spoke of his dissolution, and said his work was done. Reaching his homehe sank upon his bed, where he was confined twenty one days; during which time he bore his afflictions without a murmur. When advised to call a physician, he said: "I leave all to you." During his illness he was happy in the love of God, and on one occasion sang sweetly, "O, when shall I see Jesus?" and exclaimed: "What a blessed old song!" He was asked several times if his way was clear. He replied: "Nothing in the way, all is right." The last words he spoke audibly, with hands clasping the hand of a daughter-in-law, was "My Lord!" three times. He never complained of a pain, during his sickness. He craved nothing of an earthly character, but seemed to be in a sweet sleep most of the time. When aroused was reticent, until his eyes were dim in death. Thus he fell asleep in Jesus, without a murmur. About two months before his death he gave up the class book of his class, and told them it was the last class meeting he would ever hold, for his work was done, and so it seems to have been, as an exhorter or class leader. But in his triumphant death resolutions, doubtless, were formed, that will tell well in the day of eternity. I attended his funeral, and God was there in great power, making the bereaved widow and the orphans happy, in the hope of meeting Father Blevins again. I trust God will bless the family, and make them an unbroken family in heaven. G. A. Dannelly"
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Yates and Others
1802 - 1873 (71 years)
