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* Robert Sherrard +1920-1947+

* Alexander Aitken +1965 (d. 1965); WIS 1965-8: Detroit: "Our dear brother Alex. Aitken, formerly of Akron, [[Ohio]], was called home suddenly from the hospital, following an operation, June 5th. Saved in Akron 32 years ago and, with his wife, in fellowship there for years until coming here to West Chicago Hall. Pray for his widow and three daughters."

* William John Barr (b. 1857 Co. Down, Ire.)

** Edith Antrobus Barr '''1928-1986''' (b. 1900 Jarrow, Durham, [[England|Eng.]], emig. 1911, d. 1986 Livonia, MI); T&T 1986-11: "Mrs. Samuel Barr of Livonia, MI on Sept. 13, age 86. Our dear sister was born in [[England]] and came to the USA in 1911. Mrs. Barr was saved in early years and received into fellowship in Central Gospel Hall. In 1925, she was married and shortly afterward she and her late husband were associated with the West Chicago assembly from its beginning. She continued steadfastly until the end, and will be missed." Dau. of James Antrobus (b. 1869 Gateshead, Durham, Eng.) & Susannah Ryles Antrobus (b. 1869 Sheriff Hill, Durham, Eng.)

* Lawrence Christie '''1942-1946''' (d. 1946); AA 1946-5: Detroit, MI: "Lawrence Christie departed to be with Christ suddenly on Lord's Day, April 28. He was saved in 1931 and received in the 86th and Bishop St., Assembly in Chicago. For a few years our brother was with the assembly in Sturgis, and for the last four years in the West Chicago Blvd. Hall in Detroit. His work carried him to various places where he always sought out the gatherings of the Lord's people, and thus our brother was widely known. Funeral services in Detroit and burial services in Chicago were conducted by brethren Ferguson, Schwartz, Gould and Cotton. He is survived by his widow."

* Mrs. Margaret Craig '''1928?-1964''' (1902-1964); WIS 1964-6: Detroit: "Our beloved sister Mrs. Margaret Craig "went home" April 3rd, aged 62. Saved in Port Glasgow, [[Scotland]] when 16 years of age, in fellowship there and since coming here in 1923 in fellowship in the old Central Gospel Hall and West Chicago Hall. A quiet and godly sister."

* Mrs. (McKee) Cumming ? (1903-1973); WIS 1973-3: San Diego, CA: "Our beloved sister Mrs. Robert Cumming was called home to be with the Lord suddenly on Jan. 8th in her 70th year. Born in Kilkeel, [[Northern Ireland|N.I.]], saved in meetings at West Chicago Hall, Detroit, in which assembly she was until moving to Deckerville, [[Michigan|Mich.]], for a few years and the past nine years in Front St. Assembly here. A worthy sister who will be much missed. Remember her husband in prayer, also her daughter, Mrs. Don Garnham of McKeesport and two sons. We miss friends of many years. Titus 2:13."

* Mary McKee '''1933+''' (d. 1973); WIS 1973-2: San Diego, [[California|Calif.]]: "We have also received word of the homecoming of our sister Mary McKee, sister of our Mr. Robert Cumming's wife. Saved at meetings we believe of the West Chicago Gospel Hall, Detroit in 1933. She went home Dec. 6th."

* Philip "John" Friend '''1939-1948''' (b. 1873 Bishop Auckland, Durham, [[England]], raised in [[Scotland|Scot.]], d. 1948 Detroit, MI); AA 1949-2: Detroit: "Mr. John Friend passed into the presence of the Lord whom he loved on Dec. 24 at the age of 75. He was saved in [[Scotland]] 51 years ago and in fellowship in Motherwell and Dumformline, previous to coming to Windsor, [[Ontario|Ont.]], where he was identified with the Partington assembly. During the past nine years he was associated with saints in the West Chicago Blvd. Hall, and as caretaker in more recent years. Of a humble, gracious spirit, with a happy smile and cheery word our brother will be missed both in the home and assembly and the various conferences where he would meet the Lord's people. He was deeply exercised for unsaved loved ones. His true help-meet and '''ten''' grown sons and daughters survive. Funeral services were conducted by [[John Govan]]."

* Mrs. Henry Hoath '''+1960''' (1893-1960); WIS 1960-6: Belleville, Mich.: "Our dear sister Mrs. Henry Hoath "went home" to be with the Lord April 12th. For many years in this country district and in fellowship in the old Central Gospel Hall, recently in fellowship in West Chicago Gospel Hall in Detroit. A few years back we had several cottage meetings in her district which seemed to be fruitful. She was aged 67."

* Charles E. Kitchen '''+1973-1976''' (1899-1976) Detroit building contractor 50 years; WIS 1976-5: "Our esteemed brother Mr. Charles Kitchen "went home" to be with the Lord Mar. 31, aged 77. From the "Thumb" of Michigan at Glencoe, he has been identified with the Stark Road Assembly, formerly West Chicago, for many years, an elder of repute and with his wife who predeceased him, most hospitable and kind in the work of the Lord. Shall be much missed. We have known our brother for 55 years. Survived by three sons, one daughter, Mrs. Alex. Joyce, and one sister. He was saved when 17. In Central Hall first, a good man, consistent in attendance and served his brethren faithfully. Much missed in home and Assembly."

* James T. McGarrie ? ; (d. 1970); WIS 1970-4: Detroit: "Our dear brother James T. McGarrie "went home" to be with the Lord Feb. 26th. Dear Jim "retired" from an executive position in the large General Motors Corp., last year and looked forward to spending much time in visitation of lonely and needy, but the Lord has seen fit to take him home. His widow survives, also two daughters. In fellowship in West Chicago Assembly (Stark Road Assembly), and latterly in Sarnia Assembly. Titus 2:13.

* Andrew McMaster '''1938-1978'''; (1909-1985) WIS 1985-2: "Andrew McMaster on Dec. 25, age 76. Our dear brother was born in [[Northern Ireland|N. Ireland]] and came to Hamilton, [[Ontario]] as a child. About the time of his marriage, he moved to Detroit, and was saved during fruitful meetings in West Chicago Blvd. in 1938. He was a faithful man, teaching Sunday School for 25 years and seeing some fellow workers saved. During the past seven years, he was in San Diego, then in [[Florida]], and then six months at the home in Marion, [[Iowa]]. E. Doherty had the funeral service in [[Florida]]."

* Robert Wilson '''1936-1950''' (1901-1950); T&T 1950-6: Detroit: "On April 22nd our brother Robert Wilson went home aged 49. He was saved fourteen years ago in meetings by Brethren G. Gould and W. Warke, and has been in fellowship in West Chicago assembly. The Word was spoken by brethren F.W. Schwartz and W. Ferguson."

* Robert Sherrard '''1930?1920-1947+''' elder. In 1947, the family moved to [[California]], where they were in fellowship with what is presently the [[Avenue 54 Bible Chapel, CA|Avenue 54 Bible Chapel]] in Los Angeles. * Elizabeth Sherrard '''19301920-1947+''' (1892-1977); WIS 1977-5: Hacienda Heights, CA: "Our dear sister Mrs. Robert Sherrard (Elizabeth), the Lord was pleased to take home Feb. 27th, aged 84. She was saved in 1930 in the old West Chicago Assembly, Detroit, and went on well to the end, of recent years hindered through infirmity. Our brother mentions, "He gave us to each other when we were in our sins, saved us by His grace, and gave us five daughters and one son, and saved them all". They were married 56 years. Titus 2:13."

* Margaret Stewart Thompson '''1930-1965+''' (b. 1894 Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scot. - d. 1986 Livonia, MI); WIS 1986-11: "Mrs. William Thompson of Livonia, MI on April 30, age 91. Our dear sister was born in [[Scotland]] and came to the USA with her late husband and family in 1924. She was saved while attending meetings in West Chicago Gospel Hall in the early thirties, and was in fellowship there and in the Stark Road location until her homecall. She loved the Lord and the assembly, and was rarely absent until the end. Her words of encouragement and kindness will be missed."

* Robert Walker '''1928?-1968''' (1894-1968); WIS 1968-12: Detroit: "Our dear brother Robert Walker "went home" Oct. 19, aged 74. Saved 55 years ago in Sparta, [[Illinois|Ill]]. In fellowship in Sparta, also Lonaconing, [[Maryland|Md]]. He has been in Detroit for 49 years, in fellowship in the old Central Hall, later in West Chicago (now Stark Road) Assemblies. A kindly and steadfast brother, loved the Lord, His Word and His people. Survived by his widow and two daughters. Titus 2:13."