Pee Dee Daily, 24 November 1913
Robert Wesley Bundy
“About twenty minutes to three o’clock, November 22,1913, the spirit
of my friend, Mr. R.W. Bundy, broke the mortal fetters and passed out
into the great beyond. He was on the 30th day of Sept. past , fifty- nine years of age, and while not an old man he had lived longer that
the average life time. He was stricken with that dreaded disease known
as Bright’s, a kidney trouble, which is so rapidly claiming its
victims in this country.
Only a few days ago his friends pleasantly talked with him at his
store, for he always had a cheerful ”good morning” for all, and the
general public did not know he was a sick man. He remained in charge
of his business until a few days before his death, when his extreme
condition became known and everything possible was done for his
alleviation, but it became apparent that the end was drawing near.
When he was informed of his critical condition he did not become
alarmed, for he had already made the necessary preparation and death
was no terror for him. He said to his friends and loved ones that he
was not afraid to die, that he would soon be with his mother and loved
ones on the other shore. What a blessed hope and consolation for his
family and friends . Better than gold and silver and lands, for his is
an imperishable inheritance, eternally in the skies. He had a host of
friends, always cheerful and accommodating. It was a pleasure for me
to stop by a few minutes in passing the store and talk to him.
His father was G.W. Bundy and died a prisoner of war in Elmira, New
York, in 1865. He was a patriot and served his country bravely and
courageously. The deceased was one of several small children, who with
their widowed mother, were left to fight the world’s battles after
that terrible war. Mr. R.W. Bundy for many years served as
superintendent on large plantations, and was a good farmer and general
manager.
Several years ago he came to Bennettsville and entered the mercantile
business, which he continued until his death. He was a consistent
member of the Methodist Church, was funeralized by Dr. Peter Stokes,
his pastor, and buried under the auspices of the Woodman of the world,
which fraternity he was a faithful member and in which he held some
insurance.
The internment took place in McCall Cemetery, in East Bennettsville,
Sunday afternoon, November 23, 1913. During the impressive ceremonies
the choir sang several beautiful pieces, and the floral offerings were
profuse and lovely. He leaves a widow and several children, and thus
one by one, our friends and loved ones are crossing over the river,
and soon it will be said of all of us--they are dead! To the broken
hearted widow and weeping bereaved children I tender my deep, sincere
and profound sympathy and condolences in the hour of dire distress and
sorrow.” (SIGNED) J. PRESTON GIBSON
Submitted by Belinda Gergel, a BUNDY descendant, 24 Jan 2010.
