Individual Details
Amos Jackson Aycock
(20 Apr 1870 - 4 Sep 1927)
McKinney Weekly Democrat Gazette, McKinney, Texas, Thursday, September 8, 1927, Front Page, Col. 4: Body Of Late A. J. Aycock Arrived 1:20 P.M. Tuesday. The body of the late A. J. Aycock, widely- known McKinney citizen, who was a victim of a railway grade crossing accident Sunday afternoon, September 4, near Post City, Garza county, Texas, arrived in McKinney on the 1:20 north bound Texas electric Railway care this (Tuesday) afternoon. It was accompanied from Post by his brother, J. W. Aycock of Ralls, Crosby county, Texas. Martin W. Moses of McKinney, A. C. Stroup of Verona and Will Morrow of Princeton met the body at Dallas and accompanied it up to McKinney, where the Keller-Crouch Undertaking house took charge of the remains and conveyed them to their undertaking establishment after which the body was taken to the family residence, 107 Morris street.
En Route Home From New Mexico.
The deceased had employed two McKinney motor trucks to take two loads of Irish potatoes into New Mexico to sell, where he purchased apples, and was bringing them back home to sell. The deceased was riding on the seat in the truck owned and driven by W. M. Burgess of McKinney. About six miles north of Post the highway runs parallel to the Santa Fe railway. it was raining at the time that Mr. Burgess came to the point in the highway which turned at right angles to cross the railroad track about one hundred feet away. As they turned to cross the track, Mr. Aycock remarked to Mr. Burgess: "There is the train, Will, and both of us will be killed." Just before the crash, Mr. Burgess leaped from his seat in the motor truck and escaped uninjured. The door of the truck on the side where Mr. Aycock was seated was closed and he failed to get out of the ill-fated truck, which was totally wrecked by the locomotive, and which impact instantly killed Mr. Aycock. Mr. Burgess returned to his home in this city late Tuesday night.
Large Crowd at Station.
The tragic death of Mr. Aycock produced the utmost sorrow in the hearts of his hundreds of friends and acquaintances in this city and throughout the county. A large crowd of friends, both men and women, were at the interurban station this afternoon to meet the body when it was received at the interurban station.
The deceased, who was 57 years old, came to Collin county about thirty-six years ago. By industry he rose from a farm hand to an extensive land owner and business man, engaging in various mercantile pursuits principally in the town of Princeton seven miles east of McKinney. But for several years past he had been a resident of McKinney.
He was an Odd Fellow, a member of the First Methodist church, and was a man who appreciated good schools, good churches and always stood on the right side of moral questions. He is survived by his heartbroken wife and four children: Choice, Leon and Misses Velma and Minnie Aycock. He is also survived by four brothers, J. W. Aycock of Ralls; J. R. Aycock of Cooper; Curtis Aycock of Dallas and J. A. Aycock of Collinsville.
Impressive funeral services for the late A. J. Aycock, who was instantly killed near Post, Garza county, Sunday afternoon in a grade crossing accident, were held at the First Methodist church in this city Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Dr. J. A. Old, pastor of the First Methodist church, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. A. A. McReynolds, Baptist minister, formerly a neighbor of the deceased. Also by Dr. R. G. Mood, presiding elder.
When the fatal accident occurred the deceased was riding on the seat of the truck owned and driven by W. M. Burgess of McKinney. It was raining at the time that Mr. Burgess came to the point in the highway which turned at right angles to cross the railroad track about one hundred feet away. Just before the crash, Mr. Burgess leaped from his seat in the motor truck and escaped uninjured. The door of the truck on the side where Mr. Aycock was seated was closed, and he failed to get out of the ill-fated truck.
He is survived by his heartbroken wife and four children: Choice, Leon and Misses Velma and Minnie Aycock. He is also survived by four brothers, J. W. Aycock of Ralls; J. R. Aycock of Cooper; Curtis Aycock of Dallas and J. A. Aycock of Collinsville.
The Keller-Crouch Undertaking firm of this city had charge of funeral arrangements. Active pallbearers were selected by the deceased several years ago, and were: W. A. Morrow, Joe Wilson, Foster Lee, Walter H. Wilson, Wallace Hughston and Sam Steele.
En Route Home From New Mexico.
The deceased had employed two McKinney motor trucks to take two loads of Irish potatoes into New Mexico to sell, where he purchased apples, and was bringing them back home to sell. The deceased was riding on the seat in the truck owned and driven by W. M. Burgess of McKinney. About six miles north of Post the highway runs parallel to the Santa Fe railway. it was raining at the time that Mr. Burgess came to the point in the highway which turned at right angles to cross the railroad track about one hundred feet away. As they turned to cross the track, Mr. Aycock remarked to Mr. Burgess: "There is the train, Will, and both of us will be killed." Just before the crash, Mr. Burgess leaped from his seat in the motor truck and escaped uninjured. The door of the truck on the side where Mr. Aycock was seated was closed and he failed to get out of the ill-fated truck, which was totally wrecked by the locomotive, and which impact instantly killed Mr. Aycock. Mr. Burgess returned to his home in this city late Tuesday night.
Large Crowd at Station.
The tragic death of Mr. Aycock produced the utmost sorrow in the hearts of his hundreds of friends and acquaintances in this city and throughout the county. A large crowd of friends, both men and women, were at the interurban station this afternoon to meet the body when it was received at the interurban station.
The deceased, who was 57 years old, came to Collin county about thirty-six years ago. By industry he rose from a farm hand to an extensive land owner and business man, engaging in various mercantile pursuits principally in the town of Princeton seven miles east of McKinney. But for several years past he had been a resident of McKinney.
He was an Odd Fellow, a member of the First Methodist church, and was a man who appreciated good schools, good churches and always stood on the right side of moral questions. He is survived by his heartbroken wife and four children: Choice, Leon and Misses Velma and Minnie Aycock. He is also survived by four brothers, J. W. Aycock of Ralls; J. R. Aycock of Cooper; Curtis Aycock of Dallas and J. A. Aycock of Collinsville.
Impressive funeral services for the late A. J. Aycock, who was instantly killed near Post, Garza county, Sunday afternoon in a grade crossing accident, were held at the First Methodist church in this city Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Dr. J. A. Old, pastor of the First Methodist church, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. A. A. McReynolds, Baptist minister, formerly a neighbor of the deceased. Also by Dr. R. G. Mood, presiding elder.
When the fatal accident occurred the deceased was riding on the seat of the truck owned and driven by W. M. Burgess of McKinney. It was raining at the time that Mr. Burgess came to the point in the highway which turned at right angles to cross the railroad track about one hundred feet away. Just before the crash, Mr. Burgess leaped from his seat in the motor truck and escaped uninjured. The door of the truck on the side where Mr. Aycock was seated was closed, and he failed to get out of the ill-fated truck.
He is survived by his heartbroken wife and four children: Choice, Leon and Misses Velma and Minnie Aycock. He is also survived by four brothers, J. W. Aycock of Ralls; J. R. Aycock of Cooper; Curtis Aycock of Dallas and J. A. Aycock of Collinsville.
The Keller-Crouch Undertaking firm of this city had charge of funeral arrangements. Active pallbearers were selected by the deceased several years ago, and were: W. A. Morrow, Joe Wilson, Foster Lee, Walter H. Wilson, Wallace Hughston and Sam Steele.
Events
| Birth | 20 Apr 1870 | McCondy, Chickasaw Co., Mississippi |  | ||
| Marriage | 2 Feb 1896 | Verona, Collin Co., Texas - Mary Elizabeth Grisham | | ||
| Death | 4 Sep 1927 | Post, Garza Co., Texas | | ||
| Burial | Farmersville IOOF Cemetery, Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas | |
Families
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Grisham (1875 - 1913) |
| Child | Joseph Weldon "Tuck" Aycock (1899 - 1918) |
| Child | Velma Elzie Aycock (1901 - 1975) |
| Child | Minnie Enid Aycock (1904 - 2003) |
| Child | Carl Spencer "Choyce" Aycock (1910 - 1997) |
| Child | James Leon Aycock (1912 - 1991) |
| Father | Andrew Jackson Aycock (1845 - 1896) |
| Mother | Amanda Smith (1845 - 1884) |
| Sibling | John William Aycock (1868 - 1942) |
| Sibling | James R. Aycock (1878 - 1960) |
| Sibling | Ralph Aycock (1880 - 1880) |
| Sibling | Rufous Aycock (1880 - 1880) |
| Sibling | Joe Aycock (1882 - ) |
Endnotes
1. Find A Grave.
2. Ancestry.com Collin County, Texas Marriage Index 1800-2010.
3. Find A Grave.
4. Find A Grave.