Pushmataha County, Oklahoma - Obits: Samuel B. Saffell
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		"Push County Times", July 10, 2001

		  SAMUEL B. SAFFELL SERVICES HELD

Antlers resident, Samuel B. Saffell passed away on Monday, July 2, 2001 in 
Antlers, Oklahoma at the age of 72 years.

Mr. Saffell was born on December 4, 1928 in Clarendon, Arkansas the son of 
Ira and Ivy "Wallace" Saffell. He worked as a barge operator for many years 
on the Washita and Mississippi Rivers. He served in the U.S. Army during 
World War II. He moved to the Antlers area about 12 years ago. He married 
Nettie Juanita Farris of Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1950, she preceded in death in 
1965. He was also preceded in death by one son: Zachary Saffell in 1972.

Mr. Saffell is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Linda 
Saffell of Antlers, Okla.; his son and daughter-in-law: Don and Sharon 
Saffell of Taft, California; and son: Robert Saffell of Mesa, Arizona; 1 
daughter: Mary Ruth Saffell; his mother: Ivy Stortz of Forest City, Arizona 
and 3 brothers: Gene Saffell of San Diego, California; Charles Parmley of 
Clarendon, Arizona; and David Parmley of Arkansas; 1 sister-in-law: Ilse 
Saffell of Tyler, Texas; 1 sister: Emma Hopkins of Forest City, Arizona; 9 
grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 6, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mt. 
Olive Funeral Home of Antlers, Oklahoma.

Burial was held at the Hall Cemetery under the direction of Mt. Olive 
Funeral Home located at 204 West Main in Antlers, Oklahoma.
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