George C. Ord Died Late Friday; Funeral Sunday

George C. Ord died yesterday afternoon at 6:39 o'clock at the home of Willie Davis, in McClellan township. Mr. Ord had been in very poor health for the last year, and death was due to Bright's disease.

Mr. Ord was a son of the late Gus Ord and wife, and was born in Jefferson County. He was 65 years old the 17th of last August.

Mr. Ord was a farmer and made his home with Willie Davis and family. He was never married.

He was a member of the M. E. Church, and was a good citizen and enjoyed the respect of all who knew him.

Mr. Ord is survived by two brothers, Morton Ord, Mt. Vernon, and one sister, Mrs. Lennie Hodge of St. Louis.

Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at Wolf Prairie church, and burial will follow at Wolf Prairie cemetery.

Source: Mt. Vernon Register News
Date: September 16, 1932
Submitted by: Michelle Wisniewski
Relationship: Grandniece