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Crossing the Dark River
Henderson County, Tennessee, Obituaries
1827-1950
Brenda Kirk Fiddler
Page 485 Montgomery, Arthur S. (The Lexington Progress, May 7, 1943) Dies in Jackson: Arthur S. Montgomery, aged 75 years, died May 2, 1943, at the Fitts-White clinic in Jackson. He was a life-long resident of Henderson County having been reared in the Sardis community where, after leaving the farm, he was in business with his brothers, W. H. and J. R. Montgomery. After retiring from the mercantile business in Sardis, he became cashier of the Sardis Bank, later moving to Lexington where he was connected for a short time with the old Citizens Bank of Lexington. In about 1925 with his son, Lloyd as a partner, he purchased the business of his brother, J. R. Montgomery, and since that time has operated one of Lexington's most successful business establishments. Mr. Montgomery served Henderson and Madison Counties in the Legislature for two terms (1917-1921). Since a young man he has been active in politics. He was a Democrat and has since living in Lexington showed interest in every state and national campaign. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and when his health would permit was a regular attendant at the services at that church. Reverend Comer Hastings conducted his funeral service at the Methodist Church followed by interment at Lexington Cemetery. Mr. Montgomery is survived by his wife, Mrs. Allie Kent Montgomery, one son, Lloyd, and two grandchildren, Gerald Lloyd and Dorothy Jean Montgomery. A brother, J. R. Montgomery, lives in Jackson. Montgomery, Arthur Sebastian (1868-1943) HOUSE, 60th and 61st General Assemblies, 1917-21; representing Henderson and Madison counties; Democrat. Born at Saltillo, Hardin County, Apr. 14, 1868; son of W. B. and Pernecie (White) Montgomery. Extent of schooling not stated. Married, date and place not given, to Allie Kent; one son--Lloyd. Reared in the Sardis community of Henderson County; after leaving farm, entered mercantile business with brothers at Sardis; became cashier of Sardis Bank; at undetermined date, moved to Lexington, Henderson County, where he was connected with Old Citizens Bank of Lexington; in 1925, with his son, Lloyd, purchased his brother's business; president Lime Cola Plant, Lexington. Served as election officer, 1903; unsuccessful candidate for Secretary of State for Tennessee, 1920; secretary of Henderson County Fair Ass'n.; chairman Lexington School Board. Member Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and delegate to 1920 general conference of that church; Free and Accepted Masons; Independent Order 'of Odd Fellows; Woodmen of the World; president, 1931, Business Mens Club of Lexington. Died at Jackson, Madison County, May 2, 1943; buried in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington. Sources: Lexington Progress, Mar. 25 and Apr. 1, 1904; May 5, 1916; May 17, 1918; Nov. 21 and Nov. 28, 1919; Dec. 24, 1920; Mar. 11 and May 13, 1921; Jan. 20, 1922; Aug. 28, 1931; Oct. 2, 1936; May 7 and May 28, 1943; Sept. 30, 1949; Tenn. Public Acts, 1917, 1919; Tenn. Vital Statistics, Death Certificate 10192. |