From the Jackson Progress Argus, 01 August 1930
Mr. Jas. G. Colwell Summoned by Death

The death of Mr. James Glynn ColweIl, aged 77, one of Butts county's best known business leaders and highly esteemed citizens, occurred at his home on North Oak street Saturday at noon. Death followed a stroke of paralysis suffered a day or two previous. Some eighteen months ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis and for a period, had been confined to his home but was able sit up and greet his friend.

Mr. Colwell was born May 18, 1853, in Spalding county and was connected with an old and prominent family of this section. For many years he had made his home in Butts and was regarded as one of the community's first citizens. By his energy and enterprise he accumulated a considerable estate of farm lands and other property. He was a director in the Jackson National Bank and his advice and counsel was prized by his associates. He was a member of Towaliga Baptist church and a Mason. Mr. Colwell was a man of many splendid qualities of character and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of many friends, who were pained to learn of his death. Retiring from active business some years ago, he had recently made his home in Jackson.

He was married on December 19, 1872 to Miss Mary Jane Jester, member of a pioneer family, who preceded him in death. Surviving relatives are five sons, W. O. Colwell, Mexia, Texas; L. L., D. G. and E. P. Colwell, of Jackson, and H. H. Colwell, of Atlanta; three daughters, Mrs. C. R. Sims, Mrs, C. L. Thaxton, Mrs. T. L. Whitaker, of Butts county; Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, of Butts county; two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Gruhbs, of Orchard Hill and Mrs. M. A. Hatcher, of Griffin; one brother, W. E. Colwell, of Zebulon; 36 grand children and 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral services, which were attended by throng of relatives and friends were held at Fellowship church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Dr. I. G. Walker, Rev. A. J. Warner and Rev. G. W. Hulme, of Locust Grove, conducted the services. Relatives and friends expressed their love and affection through lovely floral offerings. The pallbearers were T. A. Nutt, R. P. Newton, B. A. Wright, H. O. Ball, W. A. Newton, R. E. Evans.

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