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Eugene Okey Obituary
Private funeral services will be conducted at the Arnold Funeral Home, with his good friend and fellow aviator, Pastor Forest Yoder of Louisville officiating. Burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery. There will be no calling hours, but friends may pay their respects and join the family in celebrating Eugene's life at a luncheon gathering on Monday July 6th at The Lodge at Fieldcrest of North Canton, 1346 Easthill St. SE beginning at 1:30 PM. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the support of many friends and to the caring providers of Hospice of Stark County. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 420 Market Ave. S, Canton, OH 44702
(Arnold 330-456-7291)
www.arnoldfuneralhome.com
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for Eugene Okey
Jim Fravel
July 8, 2009
My deepesy sympathy to Gene's family. I was very privledged to know Gene as a fellow aviator, a friend, and a great attorney who represented my family over the years. He will be greatly missed by all.
Tom Cannell
July 7, 2009
Just a note to say that news of Gene's passing reached Florida. I will always remember him as a cheerful friendly and warm gentleman. He was a pleasure to visit with and discuss the world of insurance claims. Best to all.....
David & Kari Christian
July 6, 2009
It is comforting to know when a man who brought so much to his community and his country as Mr Okey obviously did, that his legacy of great character, integrity and zest for life will not pass away with him. But rather we have the great pleasure to see it continue on in his loved ones. Having the privilege to know his son Steve it is very easy to see the great man Mr. Okey was and the amazing life he blazed. For we can see those same traits in Steve and I am sure in all of those who were close to him.
Steve, to you and your entire family, my deepest sympathy and my hope that you will find great joy and peace in celebrating your father's amazing life and legacy.
With love.
R. B. Stuart
July 6, 2009
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Bill Collins
July 6, 2009
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Your family will be in are thoughts and prayers.
Stan and Charlotte Greenwald
July 5, 2009
Charlotte and I are saddened by Gene's death. I remember Gene when he was trying the Jeep case. We were on the same floor in the Citizens Building. Shortly after we became frineds.
Gene lived the American dream. I changed his life and became the best and brightest in his field. All will miss him.
Stan and Charlotte Greenwald
Michael Davy
July 3, 2009
I am truly saddened to hear about the passing of one of Canton's finest.
Not just a fine Attorney but an example of what it means to be a role model. His values and character are what made him someone that you wanted to be like. Someone to emulate. He led by example, with a legacy hard to equal.
Take care Steve.
Wendy (Stevenson) Sidwell
July 2, 2009
My deepest condolences to the whole family. Mr. Okey was a wonderful man! I learned a lot from him and am so greatful for the opportunities he provided for me. I am very saddened by your passing, but wish you peace. I think of the Okey family quite often. May God comfort your family and know how very loved you all are. Thank You, Mr. Okey. My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
July 2, 2009
Barb, My deepest sympathy.
Annie Williams(Haddad)
Christa Archer
July 2, 2009
Kim, Matt and family,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family will be in our prayers. May God bless you all during this time!
Patricia Okey-Kovach
July 2, 2009
The world has lost a remarkable man! My deepest sympathy to the family. He was a true gentleman and always treated my family with respect. He helped us in so many difficult times and I will be forever grateful for his kindness, advice and help.
Paul & Janice MYERS
July 2, 2009
We, are sorry to hear of Gene,s passing. I knew Gene and his children while I was an Insurance Adjuster in the Canton area. May God bless the family at this time.
Robert Rainieri
July 2, 2009
I am sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers and condolences are with you family!
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