Obituary of Kemal Saied

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. Ninde Brookside Chapel www.ninde.com 918.742.5556