Obituary

Death of Capt. J.D. Smith; Tribute to a Ex-Confederate Gallant Soldier
Capt. J.D. Smith enlisted at Houston, Texas, September 21, 1861. He was captured at Arkansas Post. After being exchanged, he served in the 10th Texas Infantry, Army of Tennessee, and was wounded September 20, 1863, which disqualified him from further service. He died here October 1st, 1914, having been Commander of the Confederate Camp here two years.
RESOLVED, by the Camp, That it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say that in regretting his removal from our midst we mourn for one who was in every way worthy of our respect and regard.
RESOLVED, That we sincerely condole with the family of the deceased on the dispensation with which it has pleased Divine Providence to affect them, and recommend them for consolation to Him who orders all things for the best and whose chastisements are meant in mercy.
RESOLVED, That this heartfelt testimonial of our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded to the family of our departed friend. ? C.W. Tandy, Commander of the Camp of Plainview, Texas (Hale County Herald, October 15, 1914)