Montgomery, John (The Lexington Progress, January 5, 1940) Goes to His Reward: John Montgomery, aged 74 years, died December 21, 1939, in his home at Sardis. He was born in Hardin County, and there spent his life as an honorable citizen until last May when he moved to Sardis. He was married in 1892 to Miss Ollie Mitchell and of seven children born to this union, six survive: Tom Montgomery, Savannah; Mrs. Maggie Irvin, Bolivar; Mrs. Alma Powers, Selmer; Mrs. Bertie Presley, Sardis; Mrs. Ora May Nolen, Saltillo; and Miss Helen Montgomery of Florida. His first wife died some years ago, and he then married Mrs. Maude Carter of Saltillo. Besides his immediate family, he is survived three brothers, Houston of Henderson, Reuben of Jackson, and Arthur of Lexington. Interment was at Shady Grove Cemetery.
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