Extracted from The Butler Herald (Butler, GA)
Thursday, April 10, 1947

Mr. T. J. Fountain Pioneer Citizen Dies At Home

County Loses One Of Its Best Men and Famous in His Death.

Mr. Thomas Jefferson Fountain, 77 years of age died at his home near Reynolds Sunday night, April 6 at 11:30 o'clock.

Mr. Fountain was born in Butler Jan. 4, 1870 the son of the late Mr. Andrew Jackson and Mrs. Mary Whatley Fountain. In early life, Mr. Fountain was married to Miss Lucyne Daniel of Butler, who preceded him in death several years ago.

He was a member of the Reynolds Methodist church and served on the Board of Stewards for many years. Several years ago Mr. Fountain was selected as one of the twelve Master farmers of the State. His farm is located about four miles southwest of Reynolds and is considered as one of [the] best farms in the state. He was a great believer in diversified farming.

Among the farming activities was the growing of Asparagus, being the first to introduce this crop in Taylor County, a variety of which he named Licy in honor of his wife. He was also one of the largest live stock raisers in the County.

Funeral services, which were attended by an unusually large crowd were held at the Reynolds Methodist church at eleven o'clock Tuesday morning April 8. Rev. W. Park Smith, pastor of the church officiated. He was assisted by Rev. W. C. Bryant of Columbus. Interment was in Hill Crest cemetery.

Pall bearers were: Messrs Thurmon Whatley, D. W. Payne, Joel Hollis, of Reynolds; W. A. Childs, P. B. Childs of Butler; and Robert Fountain of Monticello, Fla.

Surviving Mr. Fountain are three daughters, Mrs. R. E. Aultman and Mrs. Clinton Woods of Reynolds and Mrs. L. M. Doyle of Butler; five sons, Dr. J. A. Fountain of Macon, T. L. Fountain of Butler, A. J. and Dan Fountain of Reynolds and J. R. Fountain of Cuthbert; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Laurie Smith, of Butler, and Mrs. E. A. Hollis, Reynolds; one brother, J. E. Fountain, Milledgeville.