BATTLE CEMETERY, Moores Mill Rd), MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA

BATTLE, Josiah Davis, Sacred to the Memory of Josiah Davis Battle. Born April 11th 1858 - Died April 29th 1882. His faults were few as human faults could be, and his virtues were as many as the sands beneath the sea.  6664/6665/Footstone J.D.B.: 6667

The Huntsville Weekly Democrat, 10 May 1882
In Memoriam
With feelings of no ordinary sorrow, we chronicle the death of our esteemed friend and former room-mate, while at college, J. D. BATTLE, who died at Dr. HAMPTON�s, his brother-in-law�s, Saturday night, May 29, 1882 (sic - see below). Deceased had been in bad health for several years; though, toward the last, his sufferings were intense, he bore them with great fortitude. Just as his noble life was budding into that of useful manhood, he was taken from the walks of men. Though he made no public profession of religion, from his conduct and conversation we feel satisfied that such a pure, stainless soul has been summoned from this mode of existence to enjoy the sweets of a brighter and more glorious abode. Pure and high-minded in his own life, he could not tolerate anything mean or degrading in others. Having been deprived of a mother�s care and training in early life, he found in his sister, not only a maternal love, but the affections of mother and sister beautifully combined. Being devoted to her, he ever regarded her counsel with brotherly tenderness. While at school and through his course at college, he was highly esteemed by all who knew him best. Being a close student and having a bright, clear mind, his recitations were every concise and accurate, giving him a standing at college surpassed by but few. After his graduation in 1877, at our State University, he attended the Infirmary at Baltimore, Md., where he took one course in Dentistry, but bad health prevented the completion of his course. While there he displayed a decided talent for his chosen profession. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. F. Kone, whose remarks were solemnly impressive and consoling. After the interment, we found mournful pleasure in seeing the grave beautifully decorated, with the fairest of Spring floral offerings, by the young ladies, friends of deceased. Thus he lived and died. Requiescat in pace!
- A Friend -
[Transcription note: Date of death is shown as May 29, but should read April 29 as this paper was published on May 10. April 29 was a Saturday.]

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