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Daily Oklahoman, The 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
August 28, 1992

Omar K. Massad, loving husband and father, died August 27, 1992. He was born October 21, 1928 to The Very Reverend George and Bedyah Massad in Drumright, Ok. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1951. In 1953, Omar joined the Whittington Insurance Agency in OKC where he served as its secretary/treasurer. Omar has received many honors and awards for his generous public service efforts. Most notably, in 1957, Omar was selected Outstanding Young Man of Oklahoma. The following year he was selected Outstanding Young Man of Oklahoma City. November 19, 1983 was declared Col. Omar K. Massad Day by the governors of Oklahoma and Arkansas. Omar loved his country and committed his life to serving it. His distinguished military career in the U.S. Army Reserve ended in 1983 when he retired as full Colonel and Chief of Staff of the 95th Division. Omar was awarded the Legion of Merit, the highest award given in the Reserve Program, together with medals for Meritorious Service, Army Commendation, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Reserve and Army Component Achievement. Omar served as president of the Reserve Officers Association. He was also declared Outstanding Student of the 4155th U.S. Army School.

His public service activities included member ship in Rotary of Oklahoma City, Club 29, where he served as director, sergeant at arms, and as president. Other organizations wherein Omar was an officer or director include Oklahoma City Jaycees; president of Taft Stadium Board; instrumental in the organization of Big Brothers of Oklahoma; Better Business Bureau; Twin Hills Golf and Country Club; National Foundation of the March of Dimes; Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce; Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; State Fair Band Day Project; United Fund Drive; National Drag Races; Teenage Rodeo; Airport Bond Issue Committee; St. Elijah Orthodox Christian Church; ShaBabb Club; and Willow View Hospital. Other organizations in which Omar was involved were the Oklahoma City and State of Oklahoma Insurance Agents; the University of Oklahoma Alumni Association; the Sooner Dinner Club; and the Professional Insurance Association.

Omar was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Jacque; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Sean and son Brett, all of Houston, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Lesli and Steve Huffstutler of Edmond; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Shadid of Edmond, and Lauren, Christopher and Lindsey Massad of Houston, TX; brothers, Mike and wife, Eunice of Dallas, Tx., and Alex and wife, Delores of Austin, TX; sisters, Minerva and husband, Gordon of Fairview, Ok. and Esther Samara of OKC; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Omar will be remembered for the loving care and concern he had for others and the influence he had on the many lives he touched. Prayers of Mercy will be held August 28, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Elijah Orthodox Christian Church, 2101 N.W. 16th, OKC. Funeral services August 29, 1992, 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1001 N.W. 25th, OKC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Elijah Orthodox Christian Church Building Fund.

Interment at Fairlawn Cemetery. "GOD SAW YOU"  God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, and though we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands were put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Arrangements by Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors.

photo courtesy Teafor2.com July 2009.

 

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Compiled, transcribed and submitted by Marti Graham, Oklahoma County, OKGenWeb Coordinator, July 2009. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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