Mr. Thomas Licklider, father of Mr. T. P. Licklider, of this city, and one of the most prominent and highly respected residents of Jefferson county, died at his home in Kearneysville at 1 o’clock Sunday morning, death being due to a stroke of paralysis.
Mr. Licklider was stricken several days ago, as told in The Evening Journal, and he failed to rally, his condition at all times since having been very precarious. But slight hope of his recovery had been entertained, owing to his advanced age. He was in his 84th year.
The deceased was a native of Jefferson county and resided there throughout his long and useful life. From early manhood until late in life he was a successful and well-known farmer, but retired from the more active cares of his occupation several years ago. Since that time he has resided quietly at his home, enjoying the fruits of his many years of active labor.
Mr. Licklider was a splendid type of the gentlemen of the old school, kindly, courageous and progressive, and he numbered his friends by the hundreds. He was widely known and esteemed, and the intelligence of his death brought a full measure of regret to many. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church.
He was twice married, his first wife having been a Miss Butler. His second wife, who was Miss Rue Marshall, survives, together with the following children: Mr. T. P. Licklider, of Martinsburg; Mr. Marshall Licklider, of Pittsburg; Mr. W. Boyd Licklider, of Kearneysville; Mrs. Lee Moler, of Bakerton, and Miss Bessie Licklider, residing at home.
The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late home, and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Charles Ghislin, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Shepherdstown, assisted by Rev. Mr. Stephens, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church at Shepherdstown. Interment was in Elmwood cemetery.
