Rev. James McDearmon

From the Christian Observer & Presbyterian Witness v.46 (1867)

No.39 Sep.26 [p.2] col.2:

Death of Ministers

A friend sends us the sad intelligence of an aged father in the Church. The Rev. James McDearmon, of Appomattox county, long known as a good man and to us a friend for many years, was called to the upper sanctuary on the Lord's Day (September 15th), in the 78th year of his age. "He was ready and more than willing to go." His death was triumphant. To life' closing hour, he bore testimony to the grace of his Lord and Saviour, exhorting all present to meet him in heaven. - "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord." The admonition is repeated.

No.42 Oct.17 [p.3] col.3

Memorial of Rev. J. McDearmon

Died at his residence in Appomattox county, on the 15th of September, Rev. James McDearmon in the 78th year of his age.

In the death of this good man, the community sustained a loss not easy to be estimated. For many years he discharged the duties of a magistrate, with conscientious faithfulness and impartiality. As an elder in the Presbyterian Church, he was active and efficient in the performance of all duties pertaining to that office. As a member of society he was forward in devising and promoting every measure that tended to advance the well-being of his fellow men. His desire for the salvation of souls led him, late in life, to seek the Gospel ministry. His long, laborious and Christian life has not failed to leave a salutary impression on the community in which he lived. - The most striking character of his piety was an unshaken faith in Divine promises. He could fully adopt the language of the Apostle - "I KNOW whom I have believed." His attittude, especially since bereaved of the partner of his life, was that of patiently waiting "till his change come," and, in his dying hours, he fully realized the sustaining power of that Gospel, which he had so earnestly recommended to others.

"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord" -C.