Wayne County Press

Jasper James Feather, son of R.B.R. and Anna Johnson Feather was born August 28, 1866 in Arrington Prairie, Wayne County, Illinois. He later moved to Orel Township where he grew to manhood.

He departed this life July 26, 1942 at the McLeansboro Hospital.

He was united in marriage to Sarah Elizabeth Staton, who preceded him in death in June 1936. To this union were born six children: O.B. Feather and E.J. Feather of Wayne City; Eulala Feather Talbert of Alhambra, Ill. Fern Feather Garner of Springfield also Hazel Marie Feather and Lela Chloe who died n infancy.

He was converted at an early age and joined the Pleasant Oak church which later became the Hopewell Church and remained a faithful member until death. He lived a consistent christian life, and was always faithful to the Methodist Church where he served iin different capacities with devotion.

He was a kind and devoted husband and father, always interested in the welfare of his family and friends, also the civic affairs of his community.

He is survived by four children, twelve grandchildren, one step grandchild who is in the service of his country; three great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

A loved one from our midst has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our hearts
That never can be filled.