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ABEL ALEXANDER SHUFORD

Abel Alexander Shuford, of Hickory, N. C., a devoted son of the University, a member of its Board of Trustees, passed away while in surf bathing at Virginia Beach, Virginia, on the 3rd day of Sept., 1932. Born in Hickory, N. C., March 25, 1879, son of a worthy and honored sire, he came into manhood and citizenship in his home town, called to active life by the death of his father, he assumed the management of large affairs and conducted them with fidelity, integrity and success. Alex Shuford, as he was familiarly called, was one of the too unfamiliar type who live in the atmosphere of public service, in touch with people of all classes, serving the community and humanity in and by numerous activities who never violated a trust or betrayed a confidence; one who won the love, respect and good will of the people - and held it, by devotion to duty, a correct life and a belief in the brotherhood of man.

He served the State, as a member of the General Assembly, where he represented its best interests and maintained the highest ideals, he served this University as a wise counsellor he served humanity as an exemplar of the noblest of its highest attribute-charity, a charity without ostentation, he served his God, by following his commands, and has left us the remembrance of a life fragrant with good deeds and honest purpose.

In 1905, he was happily married to Maud Ferguson, of Waynesville, a woman of rare charm and grace, these two reared a family of fine, sturdy and highly endowed children who will carry on with the same high resolve and purpose which animated their father- to them, in their bereavement, the Baard of Trustees extend deep sympathy and its congratulations that they were part
and parcel of his life.

Respectfully submitted

Walter Murphy
W. T. Shore
George L. Lyerly
Committee

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