Death of Brother J. V. Willson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 29, 1916

Death of Brother J. V. Willson

Word received from South Africa last week gives as the immediate cause of Brother J. V. Willson’s death an unfavorable turn following a surgical operation performed at the Kimberley Hospital. During the operation quite a severe hemorrhage occurred, but this was checked, and for a time he seemed to be improving rapidly, and hopes of his soon recovery were entertained. But a sudden change for the worse came, and he quietly passed away. His accounts at Kimberley Baths had been closed, and all business affairs were in good shape to turn over to his successor, Brother Webb, who reached Kimberley the day before Brother Willson was taken down. “It almost seems as if he were unconsciously making preparation for the great change,” writes Brother White. He asserted his faith in the promises again and again, and before going to rest expressed confidence that with him all was well.