Kemal Saied
Obituary
Saied, Kemal, born November 22, 1919 in Maude, Oklahoma died at his home in Sand Springs, OK on September 4, 2008 at the age of 88. In 1941 he left OU to answer his patriotic call to service in the war. He served as a P-47 fighter pilot in the 404th Fighter Group and rose to the rank of 1st Lieutenant, where he was awarded many medals, including 2 Purple Hearts. He continued service to his community wherever he lived. He married Constance Moody, the love of his life, in 1945a marriage that lasted 60 years. Kemal was the proprietor of Saied's clothing stores in Sand Springs and Sapulpa. He was known for his great stories, his kind heart, grace and integrity; but most of all his love for his family and heritage.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Oscar and Minnie (Adwan) Saied, three brothers, two sisters, one granddaughter and his wife Constance, who he missed greatly. Those he left behind hold many precious memories of his lifea daughter, Janet Clement and husband Steve; a daughter, Jeanne Groeneman, all of Sand Springs; a son, John Saied & his wife Debi; and a daughter, Julia Saied, all of Tulsa; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Johnny, Ashley, Kyle; and 9 great grandchildren, all of Tulsa; one sister, Edna Mae Killough; and one brother, William Saied, both of Oklahoma City.
Family will receive friends Sunday 5-7 p.m. at Ninde Brookside Chapel. A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 8, 2008 at Woodland Cemetery, Sand Springs and a celebration of life service will follow at the Sand Springs United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m.
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Tributes & Memories
Regretfully, I just learned of the loss of your dad. Mr. Saied was a very dear, sweet man. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Judy Treat
Your Dad (and Connie) were very special and wonderful people whom were deeply loved by my parents (now deceased) and my family throughout the years. We were "linked" through the SSUMC, and beginning in the late '90's, when I moved back to Sand Springs, the Rotary club. Just wanted you to know what a legend and treasure Kemal was to all of us who knew him. His bright smile and encouraging words will be deeply missed. I have a conflict at court on Monday which cannot be changed; my heart will pay eternal respects to his soul not only during his funeral, but forever. May God keep you all in everlasting peace, and with the knowledge that Kemal is now where we'll look forward to seeing him again in our next life. Sincerely, Donna McLain Hope and Wes Hope
Donna D. McLain Hope and Wes
Hey John, Sorry to hear about your dad, he was a neat guy and I enjoyed our visits we had at Walmart. I always asked him about you and he would tell me and how proud he was of you. Then we talk about P-47's we both had the same love for them. I sent Kathy Shamel an e-mail about your dad and she told me to tell you that you and your family was in her thoughts and prayers. Praying for you, Mike Dobson
Mike Dobson
Dear Janet & Steve, Jeanne, John & Debi, and Julia: My heart is with you and yours. Uncle Kemal gave so much joy and knowledge to my life that I can not imagine having a childhood without him -- always easy and fun to talk with. I shall miss those talks and emails. I'll even miss the teasing -- maybe most of all. The memories are great. What a Wonderful Man -- What a Perfect Uncle. My Love and Best Wishes to All, Judia
Judia K Stork
I had the pleasure of knowing Kemal from the time I was a young man. He had the finest men's store in town and I worked for him in the summer and during some holidays. He was always professional, ethical, and with high standards. We shared a Lebanese heritage. He raised a fine family with Connie. Rest well my friend. God Speed.
Joe Ganem
Dear Janet, Jeanne, John and Julia, Our Love, thoughts and Prayers are with each of you and your families at this time. Aunt Edna Mae had been trying to keep us up on Uncle Kemal's condition but it seems like things went very quickly and that could be God's answer to not making him suffer any longer. I called John last night to let him know of your loss (which is all of our's loss as well). One of us are going to try and get Mom and Aunt Mary over to Sand Springs but if not know we are all with you is spirit and mind. Love and Prayers to all, Marcia, Josephine, John, Mary & Michael
Marcia Stacy