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SAMUEL KEPHART Samuel Henry Kephart, 87, of Las Vegas, and formerly of Niagara Falls, N.Y., passed away Nov. 14, 2013. He was born March 11, 1926, in Osceola Mills, Pa., and was a 25-year resident of Las Vegas. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his discharge from the Navy, he worked in multiple coal mines in Pennsylvania. He moved to Niagara Falls, N.Y. after marrying Gloria Folmar. He was an employee at Airco Sphere Anoids and Electroids, while also serving as OCAW's union president for many years. Sam was an active father who coached many of his son's little league baseball teams to championships. After raising his family and losing his son, Sammy, he and Gloria retired to Las Vegas in the late 1980's. Some of Sam's favorite pastimes were bowling, playing poker, cheering on his favorite football team, The Pittsburth Steelers, and spending time with his family. He had a deep love for classic cars and his country. After his wife, Gloria, passed away, he received a second chance at love with Frances Hamilton. With Fran, he found a new passion for traveling and they enjoyed excursions to Hawaii and Laughlin. Sam is survived by his wife, Frances Kephart; children, John Kephart, Sharon (James) Morganti, Joseph Kephart adn Steven Kephard; two brothers, Denver (Rose) Kephart and Norman Kephart; five stepchildren; 10 grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, both at Davis Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave. Burial will follow at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive. A reception will follow at Giuseppe's, 2630 W. Horzon Ridge Parkway. Donations may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 S. Swenson St.
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May the love of friends bring you comfort, and the love of God bring you peace. We miss you brother.
Denver & Rose Kephart & Family
November 20, 2013
I loved my brother Sam, and I will miss him the rest of my life.
Nancy Kephart-Anderson & Family
November 20, 2013
Sam was one of a kind- will be missed by all that knew him. A good man.
Kelly Mogavero-Olivas
November 20, 2013
May beautiful memories sustain you during this time of sorrow. Dom and Vicki Del Grosso
Vicki Del Grosso
November 17, 2013
grandpa.you will be sadly miss.may god bless you and everyone else in our family.wish I could of had more time with you,but the times I remember were great.love angel kephart ,Rhonda carr
November 17, 2013
No one will ever forget Sam! He was such a riot! I'm so sorry for your loss and heartache. Praying for God to comfort you all. Love & Miss You All.
Diane Showerman
November 17, 2013
Sharon and Family, our deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad.
John and Maryann O'Farrell
John O'Farrell
November 17, 2013
Sharon, Jim and all the Fam, we are so sorry about the loss of your Dad and your Grandpa. We know he fought hard this year and is now at peace. As we can't be with you during this most difficult time, we're sending you our sincerest deepest condolensces and heartfelt love and prayers to all of you. Much Love & May God Bless, Chuck & Janice "Lil' Nanny" Morreale Niagara Falls, NY
November 16, 2013
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