Henry Foster Gaunt, son of Jack and Axona Gaunt, was born near Buffalo, Mo., Oct. 6, 1872.  He departed this life Nov. 22, 1957 at the home of his son, Clearence Gaunt of Elkland at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 15 days.
 He was united in marriage to Lydia Hill Feb. 11, 1894.
 To this union were born three sons, Everett Gaunt of Long Lane, Mo.; Clarence Gaunt Elkland, Mo.; Paul Gaunt of Buffalo, MO.  Six daughters, Mrs. Dona Howser of Long Beach, Calif.; Alta McDaniel of Long Lane, Mo.; Jewell Rose of Kansas City, Mo.; Pansy Richerson of Buffalo, Mo., Daisy Andrews of Santa Paula, Calif.
 He was preceded in death by his companion on July 2, 1946 and two daughters, Alma Bradley and Maude Russell, 44 grandchildren, 104 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
 He was a life long member of the Free Will Baptist Church of prospect.
 He lived a faithful Christian life until his death.
 He will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends.
 Funeral services was conducted by Rev. Paul Bliss at the Bible Baptist Church Sunday, November 24, 1957 with interment in the Prairie Grove cemetery under direction of the Montgomery Funeral Home of Buffalo, Mo.